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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,647.71, 572,390.40 and 278,760.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,647.71, 572,390.40 and 278,760.47 is: 384,808.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,647.71 : 572,390.40 = 278,760.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,647.71/572,390.40 = 278,760.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,647.71x = 572,390.40 × 278,760.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,647.71x = 159,559,816,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,559,816,927.49/414,647.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,808.15

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