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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,277.60, 450,416.40 and 275,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,277.60, 450,416.40 and 275,783.20 is: 413,674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,277.60 : 450,416.40 = 275,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,277.60/450,416.40 = 275,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,277.60x = 450,416.40 × 275,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,277.60x = 124,217,276,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,217,276,124.48/300,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,674.80

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