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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,235.40, 485,769.90 and 277,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,235.40, 485,769.90 and 277,579.40 is: 415,869.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,235.40 : 485,769.90 = 277,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,235.40/485,769.90 = 277,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,235.40x = 485,769.90 × 277,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,235.40x = 134,839,717,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,839,717,380.06/324,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,869.82

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