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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,237.02, 606,212.10 and 278,107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,237.02, 606,212.10 and 278,107.02 is: 383,828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,237.02 : 606,212.10 = 278,107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,237.02/606,212.10 = 278,107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,237.02x = 606,212.10 × 278,107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,237.02x = 168,591,840,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,591,840,618.94/439,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,828.85

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