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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,916.64, 495,484.92 and 278,162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,916.64, 495,484.92 and 278,162.88 is: 384,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,916.64 : 495,484.92 = 278,162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,916.64/495,484.92 = 278,162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,916.64x = 495,484.92 × 278,162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,916.64x = 137,825,512,343.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,825,512,343.77/358,916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,004.24

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