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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,454.28, 665,831.94 and 278,511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,454.28, 665,831.94 and 278,511.88 is: 384,372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,454.28 : 665,831.94 = 278,511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,454.28/665,831.94 = 278,511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,454.28x = 665,831.94 × 278,511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,454.28x = 185,442,105,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,442,105,373.45/482,454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,372.39

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