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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,303.40, 543,455.10 and 278,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,303.40, 543,455.10 and 278,225.40 is: 417,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,303.40 : 543,455.10 = 278,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,303.40/543,455.10 = 278,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,303.40x = 543,455.10 × 278,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,303.40x = 151,203,012,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,203,012,579.54/362,303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,338.10

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