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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,103.40, 499,946.34 and 277,068.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,103.40, 499,946.34 and 277,068.52 is: 382,540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,103.40 : 499,946.34 = 277,068.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,103.40/499,946.34 = 277,068.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,103.40x = 499,946.34 × 277,068.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,103.40x = 138,519,392,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,519,392,503.22/362,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,540.99

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