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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,795.08, 503,626.62 and 278,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,795.08, 503,626.62 and 278,073.24 is: 383,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,795.08 : 503,626.62 = 278,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,795.08/503,626.62 = 278,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,795.08x = 503,626.62 × 278,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,795.08x = 140,045,085,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,045,085,973.65/364,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,900.70

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