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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,711.28, 543,040.36 and 277,224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,711.28, 543,040.36 and 277,224.18 is: 415,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,711.28 : 543,040.36 = 277,224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,711.28/543,040.36 = 277,224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,711.28x = 543,040.36 × 277,224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,711.28x = 150,543,918,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,543,918,507.91/362,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,051.66

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