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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,442.98, 568,058.13 and 278,715.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378,442.98, 568,058.13 and 278,715.78 is: 418,363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378,442.98 : 568,058.13 = 278,715.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378,442.98/568,058.13 = 278,715.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378,442.98x = 568,058.13 × 278,715.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378,442.98x = 158,326,764,788.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,326,764,788.29/378,442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,363.59

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