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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,857.09, 543,227.27 and 278,018.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,857.09, 543,227.27 and 278,018.70 is: 415,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,857.09 : 543,227.27 = 278,018.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,857.09/543,227.27 = 278,018.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,857.09x = 543,227.27 × 278,018.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,857.09x = 151,027,340,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,027,340,975.21/363,857.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,073.24

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