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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,843.15, 619,264.73 and 278,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,843.15, 619,264.73 and 278,322.15 is: 417,483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,843.15 : 619,264.73 = 278,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,843.15/619,264.73 = 278,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,843.15x = 619,264.73 × 278,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,843.15x = 172,355,091,072.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,355,091,072.77/412,843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,483.23

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