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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,859.60, 523,289.40 and 278,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,859.60, 523,289.40 and 278,875.60 is: 418,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,859.60 : 523,289.40 = 278,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,859.60/523,289.40 = 278,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,859.60x = 523,289.40 × 278,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,859.60x = 145,932,645,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,932,645,398.64/348,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,313.40

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