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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,909.10, 550,363.65 and 278,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,909.10, 550,363.65 and 278,335.60 is: 417,503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,909.10 : 550,363.65 = 278,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,909.10/550,363.65 = 278,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,909.10x = 550,363.65 × 278,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,909.10x = 153,185,796,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,185,796,740.94/366,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,503.40

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