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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,376.04, 395,068.57 and 277,594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,376.04, 395,068.57 and 277,594.42 is: 380,297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,376.04 : 395,068.57 = 277,594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,376.04/395,068.57 = 277,594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,376.04x = 395,068.57 × 277,594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,376.04x = 109,668,829,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,668,829,161.41/288,376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,297.99

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