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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,844.60, 523,266.90 and 278,860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,844.60, 523,266.90 and 278,860.60 is: 418,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,844.60 : 523,266.90 = 278,860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,844.60/523,266.90 = 278,860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,844.60x = 523,266.90 × 278,860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,844.60x = 145,918,521,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,918,521,694.14/348,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,290.90

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