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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,277.80, 411,416.70 and 263,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,277.80, 411,416.70 and 263,780.20 is: 395,670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,277.80 : 411,416.70 = 263,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,277.80/411,416.70 = 263,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,277.80x = 411,416.70 × 263,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,277.80x = 108,523,579,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,523,579,409.34/274,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,670.30

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