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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,449.52, 606,504.98 and 278,319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,449.52, 606,504.98 and 278,319.58 is: 384,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,449.52 : 606,504.98 = 278,319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,449.52/606,504.98 = 278,319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,449.52x = 606,504.98 × 278,319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,449.52x = 168,802,211,301.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,802,211,301.51/439,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,121.96

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