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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,541.66, 955,594.82 and 278,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,541.66, 955,594.82 and 278,015.06 is: 416,709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,541.66 : 955,594.82 = 278,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,541.66/955,594.82 = 278,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,541.66x = 955,594.82 × 278,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,541.66x = 265,669,751,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,669,751,217.99/637,541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,709.63

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