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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,647.63, 572,390.28 and 278,760.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,647.63, 572,390.28 and 278,760.39 is: 384,808.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,647.63 : 572,390.28 = 278,760.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,647.63/572,390.28 = 278,760.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,647.63x = 572,390.28 × 278,760.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,647.63x = 159,559,735,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,559,735,538.55/414,647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,808.03

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