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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,310.60, 454,965.90 and 277,722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,310.60, 454,965.90 and 277,722.70 is: 416,584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,310.60 : 454,965.90 = 277,722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,310.60/454,965.90 = 277,722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,310.60x = 454,965.90 × 277,722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,310.60x = 126,354,358,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,354,358,155.93/303,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,584.05

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