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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,884.10, 550,326.15 and 278,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,884.10, 550,326.15 and 278,310.60 is: 417,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,884.10 : 550,326.15 = 278,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,884.10/550,326.15 = 278,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,884.10x = 550,326.15 × 278,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,884.10x = 153,161,601,002.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,161,601,002.19/366,884.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,465.90

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