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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,440.30, 915,660.45 and 278,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610,440.30, 915,660.45 and 278,664.30 is: 417,996.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,440.30 : 915,660.45 = 278,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,440.30/915,660.45 = 278,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,440.30x = 915,660.45 × 278,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,440.30x = 255,161,878,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,161,878,336.94/610,440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,996.45

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