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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,788.83, 606,973.70 and 278,658.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,788.83, 606,973.70 and 278,658.87 is: 384,590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,788.83 : 606,973.70 = 278,658.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,788.83/606,973.70 = 278,658.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,788.83x = 606,973.70 × 278,658.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,788.83x = 169,138,603,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,138,603,782.22/439,788.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,590.50

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