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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,233.20, 682,849.80 and 278,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,233.20, 682,849.80 and 278,086.20 is: 417,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,233.20 : 682,849.80 = 278,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,233.20/682,849.80 = 278,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,233.20x = 682,849.80 × 278,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,233.20x = 189,891,106,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,891,106,052.76/455,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,129.30

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