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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,101.40, 485,568.90 and 277,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,101.40, 485,568.90 and 277,445.40 is: 415,668.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,101.40 : 485,568.90 = 277,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,101.40/485,568.90 = 277,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,101.40x = 485,568.90 × 277,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,101.40x = 134,718,857,688.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,718,857,688.06/324,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,668.85

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