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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,184.80, 535,777.20 and 278,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,184.80, 535,777.20 and 278,358 is: 417,537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,184.80 : 535,777.20 = 278,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,184.80/535,777.20 = 278,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,184.80x = 535,777.20 × 278,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,184.80x = 149,137,869,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,137,869,837.60/357,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,537.00

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