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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,007.98, 511,550.25 and 278,361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,007.98, 511,550.25 and 278,361.36 is: 417,573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,007.98 : 511,550.25 = 278,361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,007.98/511,550.25 = 278,361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,007.98x = 511,550.25 × 278,361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,007.98x = 142,395,823,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,395,823,298.34/341,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,573.29

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