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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,664.80, 389,911.70 and 277,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,664.80, 389,911.70 and 277,664.80 is: 389,911.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,664.80 : 389,911.70 = 277,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,664.80/389,911.70 = 277,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,664.80x = 389,911.70 × 277,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,664.80x = 108,264,754,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,264,754,198.16/277,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,911.70

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