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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,857.17, 543,227.40 and 278,018.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,857.17, 543,227.40 and 278,018.79 is: 415,073.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,857.17 : 543,227.40 = 278,018.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,857.17/543,227.40 = 278,018.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,857.17x = 543,227.40 × 278,018.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,857.17x = 151,027,423,747.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,027,423,747.80/363,857.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,073.37

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