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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,918.98, 550,378.47 and 278,345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,918.98, 550,378.47 and 278,345.48 is: 417,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,918.98 : 550,378.47 = 278,345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,918.98/550,378.47 = 278,345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,918.98x = 550,378.47 × 278,345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,918.98x = 153,195,356,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,195,356,661.92/366,918.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,518.22

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