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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,795.24, 609,484.89 and 278,352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,795.24, 609,484.89 and 278,352.51 is: 384,005.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,795.24 : 609,484.89 = 278,352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,795.24/609,484.89 = 278,352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,795.24x = 609,484.89 × 278,352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,795.24x = 169,651,648,938.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,651,648,938.57/441,795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,005.15

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