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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,385.30, 533,593.80 and 277,653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,385.30, 533,593.80 and 277,653.30 is: 415,713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,385.30 : 533,593.80 = 277,653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,385.30/533,593.80 = 277,653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,385.30x = 533,593.80 × 277,653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,385.30x = 148,154,079,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,154,079,429.54/356,385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,713.22

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