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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,311.10, 454,966.65 and 277,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,311.10, 454,966.65 and 277,723.20 is: 416,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,311.10 : 454,966.65 = 277,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,311.10/454,966.65 = 277,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,311.10x = 454,966.65 × 277,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,311.10x = 126,354,793,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,354,793,931.28/303,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,584.80

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