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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,695.56, 571,117.86 and 278,440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,695.56, 571,117.86 and 278,440.68 is: 384,394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,695.56 : 571,117.86 = 278,440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,695.56/571,117.86 = 278,440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,695.56x = 571,117.86 × 278,440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,695.56x = 159,022,445,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,022,445,298.55/413,695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,394.86

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