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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,209.20, 466,813.80 and 277,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,209.20, 466,813.80 and 277,966.80 is: 416,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,209.20 : 466,813.80 = 277,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,209.20/466,813.80 = 277,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,209.20x = 466,813.80 × 277,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,209.20x = 129,758,738,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,758,738,181.84/311,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,950.20

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