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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,343.72, 512,069.04 and 278,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,343.72, 512,069.04 and 278,011.44 is: 417,060.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,343.72 : 512,069.04 = 278,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,343.72/512,069.04 = 278,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,343.72x = 512,069.04 × 278,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,343.72x = 142,361,051,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,361,051,189.82/341,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,060.70

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