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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,569.12, 570,942.18 and 278,314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,569.12, 570,942.18 and 278,314.24 is: 384,219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,569.12 : 570,942.18 = 278,314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,569.12/570,942.18 = 278,314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,569.12x = 570,942.18 × 278,314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,569.12x = 158,901,338,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,901,338,910.64/413,569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,219.54

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