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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,622.12, 425,879.61 and 277,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,622.12, 425,879.61 and 277,775.04 is: 414,179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,622.12 : 425,879.61 = 277,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,622.12/425,879.61 = 277,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,622.12x = 425,879.61 × 277,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,622.12x = 118,298,725,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,298,725,702.93/285,622.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,179.15

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