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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,695.20, 682,230.60 and 278,548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,695.20, 682,230.60 and 278,548.20 is: 417,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,695.20 : 682,230.60 = 278,548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,695.20/682,230.60 = 278,548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,695.20x = 682,230.60 × 278,548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,695.20x = 190,034,105,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,034,105,614.92/455,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,020.20

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