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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,979.60, 550,469.40 and 278,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,979.60, 550,469.40 and 278,406.10 is: 417,609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,979.60 : 550,469.40 = 278,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,979.60/550,469.40 = 278,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,979.60x = 550,469.40 × 278,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,979.60x = 153,254,038,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,254,038,823.34/366,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,609.15

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