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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,321.44, 560,444.99 and 278,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,321.44, 560,444.99 and 278,775.60 is: 384,519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,321.44 : 560,444.99 = 278,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,321.44/560,444.99 = 278,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,321.44x = 560,444.99 × 278,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,321.44x = 156,238,386,960.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,238,386,960.37/406,321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,519.18

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