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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,425.62, 512,802.36 and 278,292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,425.62, 512,802.36 and 278,292.06 is: 417,979.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,425.62 : 512,802.36 = 278,292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,425.62/512,802.36 = 278,292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,425.62x = 512,802.36 × 278,292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,425.62x = 142,708,825,137.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,708,825,137.26/341,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,979.25

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