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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,989.10, 550,483.65 and 278,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,989.10, 550,483.65 and 278,415.60 is: 417,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,989.10 : 550,483.65 = 278,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,989.10/550,483.65 = 278,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,989.10x = 550,483.65 × 278,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,989.10x = 153,263,235,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,263,235,704.94/366,989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,623.40

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