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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,687.60, 617,531.40 and 278,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,687.60, 617,531.40 and 278,631.60 is: 417,947.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,687.60 : 617,531.40 = 278,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,687.60/617,531.40 = 278,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,687.60x = 617,531.40 × 278,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,687.60x = 172,063,762,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,063,762,032.24/411,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,947.40

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