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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,373.43, 550,198.68 and 278,294.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,373.43, 550,198.68 and 278,294.99 is: 383,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,373.43 : 550,198.68 = 278,294.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,373.43/550,198.68 = 278,294.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,373.43x = 550,198.68 × 278,294.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,373.43x = 153,117,536,148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,117,536,148.61/399,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,394.40

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