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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,003.78, 738,109.26 and 278,873.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,003.78, 738,109.26 and 278,873.79 is: 418,369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,003.78 : 738,109.26 = 278,873.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,003.78/738,109.26 = 278,873.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,003.78x = 738,109.26 × 278,873.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,003.78x = 205,839,326,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,839,326,770.30/492,003.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,369.40

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