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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,351.39, 550,168.36 and 278,272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,351.39, 550,168.36 and 278,272.99 is: 383,364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,351.39 : 550,168.36 = 278,272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,351.39/550,168.36 = 278,272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,351.39x = 550,168.36 × 278,272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,351.39x = 153,096,994,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,096,994,540.60/399,351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,364.12

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