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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,019.20, 607,042.80 and 278,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,019.20, 607,042.80 and 278,659.20 is: 417,654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,019.20 : 607,042.80 = 278,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,019.20/607,042.80 = 278,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,019.20x = 607,042.80 × 278,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,019.20x = 169,158,061,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,158,061,013.76/405,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,654.42

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