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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,415.70, 434,123.55 and 277,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,415.70, 434,123.55 and 277,127.70 is: 415,691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,415.70 : 434,123.55 = 277,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,415.70/434,123.55 = 277,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,415.70x = 434,123.55 × 277,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,415.70x = 120,307,660,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,307,660,927.34/289,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,691.55

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