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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,270.90, 551,902.36 and 278,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,270.90, 551,902.36 and 278,239.60 is: 416,978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,270.90 : 551,902.36 = 278,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,270.90/551,902.36 = 278,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,270.90x = 551,902.36 × 278,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,270.90x = 153,561,091,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,561,091,885.46/368,270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,978.62

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