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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,047.40, 790,904.70 and 278,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,047.40, 790,904.70 and 278,437.80 is: 417,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,047.40 : 790,904.70 = 278,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,047.40/790,904.70 = 278,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,047.40x = 790,904.70 × 278,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,047.40x = 220,217,764,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,217,764,677.66/528,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,041.66

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