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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,712.28, 543,041.86 and 277,225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,712.28, 543,041.86 and 277,225.18 is: 415,053.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,712.28 : 543,041.86 = 277,225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,712.28/543,041.86 = 277,225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,712.28x = 543,041.86 × 277,225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,712.28x = 150,544,877,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,544,877,386.04/362,712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,053.16

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