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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,588.40, 543,882.60 and 278,510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,588.40, 543,882.60 and 278,510.40 is: 417,765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,588.40 : 543,882.60 = 278,510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,588.40/543,882.60 = 278,510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,588.40x = 543,882.60 × 278,510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,588.40x = 151,476,960,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,476,960,479.04/362,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,765.60

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