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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,857.60, 523,286.40 and 278,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,857.60, 523,286.40 and 278,873.60 is: 418,310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,857.60 : 523,286.40 = 278,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,857.60/523,286.40 = 278,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,857.60x = 523,286.40 × 278,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,857.60x = 145,930,762,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,930,762,199.04/348,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,310.40

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