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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,372.93, 550,197.99 and 278,294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,372.93, 550,197.99 and 278,294.49 is: 383,393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,372.93 : 550,197.99 = 278,294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,372.93/550,197.99 = 278,294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,372.93x = 550,197.99 × 278,294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,372.93x = 153,117,069,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,117,069,026.08/399,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,393.71

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