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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,672.60, 617,508.90 and 278,616.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,672.60, 617,508.90 and 278,616.60 is: 417,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,672.60 : 617,508.90 = 278,616.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,672.60/617,508.90 = 278,616.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,672.60x = 617,508.90 × 278,616.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,672.60x = 172,048,230,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,048,230,187.74/411,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,924.90

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