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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,987.60, 550,481.40 and 278,414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,987.60, 550,481.40 and 278,414.10 is: 417,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,987.60 : 550,481.40 = 278,414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,987.60/550,481.40 = 278,414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,987.60x = 550,481.40 × 278,414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,987.60x = 153,261,783,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,261,783,547.74/366,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,621.15

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