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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,418.20, 434,127.30 and 277,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,418.20, 434,127.30 and 277,130.20 is: 415,695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,418.20 : 434,127.30 = 277,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,418.20/434,127.30 = 277,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,418.20x = 434,127.30 × 277,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,418.20x = 120,309,785,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,309,785,474.46/289,418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,695.30

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