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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,768.08, 503,589.36 and 278,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,768.08, 503,589.36 and 278,046.24 is: 383,863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,768.08 : 503,589.36 = 278,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,768.08/503,589.36 = 278,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,768.08x = 503,589.36 × 278,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,768.08x = 140,021,128,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,021,128,052.01/364,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,863.43

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