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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,513.00, 570,864.68 and 278,258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,513.00, 570,864.68 and 278,258.12 is: 384,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,513.00 : 570,864.68 = 278,258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,513.00/570,864.68 = 278,258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,513.00x = 570,864.68 × 278,258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,513.00x = 158,847,728,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,847,728,385.59/413,513.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,142.05

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