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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,428.13, 606,475.52 and 278,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,428.13, 606,475.52 and 278,298.16 is: 384,092.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,428.13 : 606,475.52 = 278,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,428.13/606,475.52 = 278,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,428.13x = 606,475.52 × 278,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,428.13x = 168,781,021,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,781,021,301.04/439,428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,092.44

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