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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,794.08, 503,625.24 and 278,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,794.08, 503,625.24 and 278,072.24 is: 383,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,794.08 : 503,625.24 = 278,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,794.08/503,625.24 = 278,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,794.08x = 503,625.24 × 278,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,794.08x = 140,044,198,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,044,198,607.34/364,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,899.32

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