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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,657.89, 572,404.46 and 278,770.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,657.89, 572,404.46 and 278,770.64 is: 384,822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,657.89 : 572,404.46 = 278,770.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,657.89/572,404.46 = 278,770.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,657.89x = 572,404.46 × 278,770.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,657.89x = 159,569,557,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,569,557,653.05/414,657.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,822.19

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