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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,851.60, 523,277.40 and 278,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,851.60, 523,277.40 and 278,867.60 is: 418,301.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,851.60 : 523,277.40 = 278,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,851.60/523,277.40 = 278,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,851.60x = 523,277.40 × 278,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,851.60x = 145,925,112,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,925,112,672.24/348,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,301.40

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