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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,522.24, 453,181.94 and 277,721.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,522.24, 453,181.94 and 277,721.66 is: 416,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,522.24 : 453,181.94 = 277,721.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,522.24/453,181.94 = 277,721.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,522.24x = 453,181.94 × 277,721.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,522.24x = 125,858,441,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,858,441,444.62/302,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,030.37

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