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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,026.60, 433,539.90 and 277,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,026.60, 433,539.90 and 277,216.80 is: 415,825.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,026.60 : 433,539.90 = 277,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,026.60/433,539.90 = 277,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,026.60x = 433,539.90 × 277,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,026.60x = 120,184,543,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,184,543,750.32/289,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,825.20

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