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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,352.39, 550,169.74 and 278,273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,352.39, 550,169.74 and 278,273.99 is: 383,365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,352.39 : 550,169.74 = 278,273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,352.39/550,169.74 = 278,273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,352.39x = 550,169.74 × 278,273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,352.39x = 153,097,928,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,097,928,727.06/399,352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,365.50

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