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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,398.84, 665,603.14 and 278,406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,398.84, 665,603.14 and 278,406.56 is: 384,139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,398.84 : 665,603.14 = 278,406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,398.84/665,603.14 = 278,406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,398.84x = 665,603.14 × 278,406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,398.84x = 185,308,280,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,308,280,532.60/482,398.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,139.15

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