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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,238.60, 978,357.90 and 278,990.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,238.60, 978,357.90 and 278,990.60 is: 418,485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,238.60 : 978,357.90 = 278,990.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,238.60/978,357.90 = 278,990.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,238.60x = 978,357.90 × 278,990.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,238.60x = 272,952,657,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,952,657,535.74/652,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,485.90

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