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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,264.29, 474,961.48 and 277,898.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,264.29, 474,961.48 and 277,898.29 is: 416,028.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,264.29 : 474,961.48 = 277,898.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,264.29/474,961.48 = 277,898.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,264.29x = 474,961.48 × 277,898.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,264.29x = 131,990,983,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,990,983,107.87/317,264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,028.49

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