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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,727.16, 495,233.46 and 277,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,727.16, 495,233.46 and 277,973.40 is: 383,750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,727.16 : 495,233.46 = 277,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,727.16/495,233.46 = 277,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,727.16x = 495,233.46 × 277,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,727.16x = 137,661,728,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,661,728,669.96/358,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,750.50

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