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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,544.95, 607,041.95 and 278,441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,544.95, 607,041.95 and 278,441.37 is: 416,786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,544.95 : 607,041.95 = 278,441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,544.95/607,041.95 = 278,441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,544.95x = 607,041.95 × 278,441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,544.95x = 169,025,590,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,025,590,813.27/405,544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,786.33

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