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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,626, 382,951.62 and 204,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,626, 382,951.62 and 204,954.60 is: 282,710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,626 : 382,951.62 = 204,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,626/382,951.62 = 204,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,626x = 382,951.62 × 204,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,626x = 78,487,696,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,487,696,096.45/277,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,710.18

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