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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,297.85, 425,803.58 and 277,411.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,297.85, 425,803.58 and 277,411.39 is: 381,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,297.85 : 425,803.58 = 277,411.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,297.85/425,803.58 = 277,411.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,297.85x = 425,803.58 × 277,411.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,297.85x = 118,122,761,502.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,122,761,502.87/309,297.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,906.19

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