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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,309.40, 543,464.10 and 278,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,309.40, 543,464.10 and 278,231.40 is: 417,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,309.40 : 543,464.10 = 278,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,309.40/543,464.10 = 278,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,309.40x = 543,464.10 × 278,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,309.40x = 151,208,777,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,208,777,392.74/362,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,347.10

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