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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,371.66, 395,062.58 and 277,590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,371.66, 395,062.58 and 277,590.04 is: 380,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,371.66 : 395,062.58 = 277,590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,371.66/395,062.58 = 277,590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,371.66x = 395,062.58 × 277,590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,371.66x = 109,665,437,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,665,437,091.02/288,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,292.01

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