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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,951.15, 552,843.81 and 278,566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,951.15, 552,843.81 and 278,566.09 is: 417,409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,951.15 : 552,843.81 = 278,566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,951.15/552,843.81 = 278,566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,951.15x = 552,843.81 × 278,566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,951.15x = 154,003,537,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,003,537,150.29/368,951.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,409.02

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