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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,647.83, 572,390.55 and 278,760.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,647.83, 572,390.55 and 278,760.59 is: 384,808.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,647.83 : 572,390.55 = 278,760.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,647.83/572,390.55 = 278,760.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,647.83x = 572,390.55 × 278,760.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,647.83x = 159,559,924,566.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,559,924,566.47/414,647.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,808.30

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