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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,373.54, 395,065.14 and 277,591.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,373.54, 395,065.14 and 277,591.92 is: 380,294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,373.54 : 395,065.14 = 277,591.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,373.54/395,065.14 = 277,591.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,373.54x = 395,065.14 × 277,591.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,373.54x = 109,666,890,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,666,890,737.67/288,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,294.57

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