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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,667.74, 606,806.70 and 278,537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,667.74, 606,806.70 and 278,537.74 is: 384,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,667.74 : 606,806.70 = 278,537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,667.74/606,806.70 = 278,537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,667.74x = 606,806.70 × 278,537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,667.74x = 169,018,566,834.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,018,566,834.86/439,667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,423.40

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