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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,974.24, 528,942.96 and 278,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,974.24, 528,942.96 and 278,277.12 is: 417,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,974.24 : 528,942.96 = 278,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,974.24/528,942.96 = 278,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,974.24x = 528,942.96 × 278,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,974.24x = 147,192,723,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,192,723,553.08/352,974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,006.98

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