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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,934.30, 391,032.06 and 277,734.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,934.30, 391,032.06 and 277,734.15 is: 382,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,934.30 : 391,032.06 = 277,734.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,934.30/391,032.06 = 277,734.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,934.30x = 391,032.06 × 277,734.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,934.30x = 108,602,955,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,602,955,765.35/283,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,493.27

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