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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,554.12, 570,921.48 and 278,299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,554.12, 570,921.48 and 278,299.24 is: 384,198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,554.12 : 570,921.48 = 278,299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,554.12/570,921.48 = 278,299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,554.12x = 570,921.48 × 278,299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,554.12x = 158,887,013,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,887,013,983.68/413,554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,198.84

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