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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,064.40, 485,513.40 and 277,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,064.40, 485,513.40 and 277,408.40 is: 415,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,064.40 : 485,513.40 = 277,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,064.40/485,513.40 = 277,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,064.40x = 485,513.40 × 277,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,064.40x = 134,685,495,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,685,495,472.56/324,064.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,613.36

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