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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,368.64, 434,719.95 and 277,411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,368.64, 434,719.95 and 277,411.42 is: 416,756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,368.64 : 434,719.95 = 277,411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,368.64/434,719.95 = 277,411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,368.64x = 434,719.95 × 277,411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,368.64x = 120,596,278,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,596,278,631.83/289,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,756.56

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