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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,313.20, 442,969.80 and 277,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,313.20, 442,969.80 and 277,817.20 is: 416,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,313.20 : 442,969.80 = 277,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,313.20/442,969.80 = 277,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,313.20x = 442,969.80 × 277,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,313.20x = 123,064,629,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,064,629,520.56/295,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,725.80

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