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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,689.80, 607,034.70 and 278,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,689.80, 607,034.70 and 278,718.60 is: 418,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,689.80 : 607,034.70 = 278,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,689.80/607,034.70 = 278,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,689.80x = 607,034.70 × 278,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,689.80x = 169,191,861,735.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,191,861,735.42/404,689.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,077.90

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