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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,984.60, 550,476.90 and 278,411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,984.60, 550,476.90 and 278,411.10 is: 417,616.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,984.60 : 550,476.90 = 278,411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,984.60/550,476.90 = 278,411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,984.60x = 550,476.90 × 278,411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,984.60x = 153,258,879,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,258,879,253.59/366,984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,616.65

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