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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,497.27, 576,244.26 and 278,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,497.27, 576,244.26 and 278,239.14 is: 416,995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,497.27 : 576,244.26 = 278,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,497.27/576,244.26 = 278,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,497.27x = 576,244.26 × 278,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,497.27x = 160,333,707,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,333,707,332.34/384,497.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,995.70

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