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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,648.40, 572,391.34 and 278,761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,648.40, 572,391.34 and 278,761.16 is: 384,809.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,648.40 : 572,391.34 = 278,761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,648.40/572,391.34 = 278,761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,648.40x = 572,391.34 × 278,761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,648.40x = 159,560,471,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,560,471,050.40/414,648.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,809.09

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