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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,293.60, 401,295.98 and 277,840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,293.60, 401,295.98 and 277,840.80 is: 382,762.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,293.60 : 401,295.98 = 277,840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,293.60/401,295.98 = 277,840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,293.60x = 401,295.98 × 277,840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,293.60x = 111,496,396,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,496,396,119.98/291,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,762.94

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