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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,648.27, 572,391.17 and 278,761.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,648.27, 572,391.17 and 278,761.03 is: 384,808.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,648.27 : 572,391.17 = 278,761.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,648.27/572,391.17 = 278,761.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,648.27x = 572,391.17 × 278,761.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,648.27x = 159,560,352,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,560,352,479.14/414,648.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,808.92

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