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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,902.36, 543,294.72 and 278,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,902.36, 543,294.72 and 278,063.96 is: 415,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,902.36 : 543,294.72 = 278,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,902.36/543,294.72 = 278,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,902.36x = 543,294.72 × 278,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,902.36x = 151,070,678,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,070,678,573.82/363,902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,140.70

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