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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,682.60, 617,523.90 and 278,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,682.60, 617,523.90 and 278,626.60 is: 417,939.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,682.60 : 617,523.90 = 278,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,682.60/617,523.90 = 278,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,682.60x = 617,523.90 × 278,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,682.60x = 172,058,584,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,058,584,675.74/411,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,939.90

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