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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,586.96, 665,862.87 and 278,593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,586.96, 665,862.87 and 278,593.59 is: 384,397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,586.96 : 665,862.87 = 278,593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,586.96/665,862.87 = 278,593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,586.96x = 665,862.87 × 278,593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,586.96x = 185,505,127,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,505,127,401.00/482,586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,397.31

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