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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,150.80, 535,726.20 and 278,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,150.80, 535,726.20 and 278,324 is: 417,486

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,150.80 : 535,726.20 = 278,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,150.80/535,726.20 = 278,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,150.80x = 535,726.20 × 278,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,150.80x = 149,105,458,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,105,458,888.80/357,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,486

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