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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,408.88, 512,881.80 and 278,077.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,408.88, 512,881.80 and 278,077.08 is: 416,521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,408.88 : 512,881.80 = 278,077.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,408.88/512,881.80 = 278,077.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,408.88x = 512,881.80 × 278,077.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,408.88x = 142,620,673,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,620,673,329.14/342,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,521.54

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