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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,743.50, 662,104.35 and 278,539.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,743.50, 662,104.35 and 278,539.50 is: 384,418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,743.50 : 662,104.35 = 278,539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,743.50/662,104.35 = 278,539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,743.50x = 662,104.35 × 278,539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,743.50x = 184,422,214,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,422,214,596.83/479,743.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,418.37

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