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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,245.60, 604,868.40 and 278,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,245.60, 604,868.40 and 278,829.60 is: 418,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,245.60 : 604,868.40 = 278,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,245.60/604,868.40 = 278,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,245.60x = 604,868.40 × 278,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,245.60x = 168,655,214,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,655,214,024.64/403,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,244.40

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