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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,652.23, 572,396.65 and 278,764.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,652.23, 572,396.65 and 278,764.99 is: 384,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,652.23 : 572,396.65 = 278,764.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,652.23/572,396.65 = 278,764.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,652.23x = 572,396.65 × 278,764.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,652.23x = 159,564,147,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,564,147,505.11/414,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,814.40

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