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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,145.54, 669,442.73 and 278,403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,145.54, 669,442.73 and 278,403.30 is: 384,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,145.54 : 669,442.73 = 278,403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,145.54/669,442.73 = 278,403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,145.54x = 669,442.73 × 278,403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,145.54x = 186,375,065,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,375,065,193.01/485,145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,163.20

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