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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,271.70, 559,907.55 and 278,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,271.70, 559,907.55 and 278,793.30 is: 418,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,271.70 : 559,907.55 = 278,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,271.70/559,907.55 = 278,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,271.70x = 559,907.55 × 278,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,271.70x = 156,098,473,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,098,473,559.42/373,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,189.95

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