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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,152.64, 796,964.36 and 278,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,152.64, 796,964.36 and 278,373 is: 417,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,152.64 : 796,964.36 = 278,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,152.64/796,964.36 = 278,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,152.64x = 796,964.36 × 278,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,152.64x = 221,853,359,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,853,359,786.28/531,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,682.87

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