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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,999.80, 527,999.70 and 277,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,999.80, 527,999.70 and 277,350.20 is: 416,025.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,999.80 : 527,999.70 = 277,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,999.80/527,999.70 = 277,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,999.80x = 527,999.70 × 277,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,999.80x = 146,440,822,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,440,822,394.94/351,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,025.30

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