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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,008.70, 984,966.30 and 278,220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,008.70, 984,966.30 and 278,220.30 is: 417,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,008.70 : 984,966.30 = 278,220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,008.70/984,966.30 = 278,220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,008.70x = 984,966.30 × 278,220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,008.70x = 274,037,619,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,037,619,475.89/657,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,098.92

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