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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,259.60, 604,889.40 and 278,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,259.60, 604,889.40 and 278,843.60 is: 418,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,259.60 : 604,889.40 = 278,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,259.60/604,889.40 = 278,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,259.60x = 604,889.40 × 278,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,259.60x = 168,669,537,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,669,537,897.84/403,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,265.40

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