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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,913.60, 550,370.40 and 278,340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,913.60, 550,370.40 and 278,340.10 is: 417,510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,913.60 : 550,370.40 = 278,340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,913.60/550,370.40 = 278,340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,913.60x = 550,370.40 × 278,340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,913.60x = 153,190,152,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,190,152,173.04/366,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,510.15

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