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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,639.30, 534,664.11 and 278,101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,639.30, 534,664.11 and 278,101.70 is: 416,922.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,639.30 : 534,664.11 = 278,101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,639.30/534,664.11 = 278,101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,639.30x = 534,664.11 × 278,101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,639.30x = 148,690,997,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,690,997,919.99/356,639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,922.64

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