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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,363.89, 550,185.62 and 278,285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,363.89, 550,185.62 and 278,285.49 is: 383,381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,363.89 : 550,185.62 = 278,285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,363.89/550,185.62 = 278,285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,363.89x = 550,185.62 × 278,285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,363.89x = 153,108,673,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,108,673,461.23/399,363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,381.37

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