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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,915.10, 550,372.65 and 278,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,915.10, 550,372.65 and 278,341.60 is: 417,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,915.10 : 550,372.65 = 278,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,915.10/550,372.65 = 278,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,915.10x = 550,372.65 × 278,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,915.10x = 153,191,603,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,191,603,997.24/366,915.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,512.40

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