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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,211.70, 985,270.80 and 278,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,211.70, 985,270.80 and 278,423.30 is: 417,403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,211.70 : 985,270.80 = 278,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,211.70/985,270.80 = 278,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,211.70x = 985,270.80 × 278,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,211.70x = 274,322,347,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,322,347,529.64/657,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,403.32

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