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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,234.10, 604,851.15 and 278,818.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,234.10, 604,851.15 and 278,818.10 is: 418,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,234.10 : 604,851.15 = 278,818.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,234.10/604,851.15 = 278,818.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,234.10x = 604,851.15 × 278,818.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,234.10x = 168,643,448,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,643,448,425.82/403,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,227.15

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