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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,927.60, 550,391.40 and 278,354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,927.60, 550,391.40 and 278,354.10 is: 417,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,927.60 : 550,391.40 = 278,354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,927.60/550,391.40 = 278,354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,927.60x = 550,391.40 × 278,354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,927.60x = 153,203,702,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,203,702,794.74/366,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,531.15

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