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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,029.70, 415,544.55 and 277,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,029.70, 415,544.55 and 277,029.70 is: 415,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,029.70 : 415,544.55 = 277,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,029.70/415,544.55 = 277,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,029.70x = 415,544.55 × 277,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,029.70x = 115,118,182,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,118,182,023.14/277,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,544.55

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