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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,719.43, 516,973.97 and 277,091.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,719.43, 516,973.97 and 277,091.02 is: 415,551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,719.43 : 516,973.97 = 277,091.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,719.43/516,973.97 = 277,091.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,719.43x = 516,973.97 × 277,091.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,719.43x = 143,248,845,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,248,845,999.69/344,719.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,551.99

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