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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,246.40, 978,369.60 and 278,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,246.40, 978,369.60 and 278,998.40 is: 418,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,246.40 : 978,369.60 = 278,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,246.40/978,369.60 = 278,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,246.40x = 978,369.60 × 278,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,246.40x = 272,963,553,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,963,553,008.64/652,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,497.60

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