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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,098.38, 995,033.53 and 278,819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,098.38, 995,033.53 and 278,819.44 is: 418,391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,098.38 : 995,033.53 = 278,819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,098.38/995,033.53 = 278,819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,098.38x = 995,033.53 × 278,819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,098.38x = 277,434,686,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,434,686,640.66/663,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,391.44

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