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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,197.76, 535,796.72 and 278,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,197.76, 535,796.72 and 278,371.04 is: 417,556.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,197.76 : 535,796.72 = 278,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,197.76/535,796.72 = 278,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,197.76x = 535,796.72 × 278,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,197.76x = 149,150,290,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,150,290,174.99/357,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,556.62

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