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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,325.10, 512,652.05 and 278,191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,325.10, 512,652.05 and 278,191.88 is: 417,829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,325.10 : 512,652.05 = 278,191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,325.10/512,652.05 = 278,191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,325.10x = 512,652.05 × 278,191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,325.10x = 142,615,633,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,615,633,621.13/341,325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,829.32

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