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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,380.68, 502,034.12 and 277,639.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,380.68, 502,034.12 and 277,639.75 is: 383,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,380.68 : 502,034.12 = 277,639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,380.68/502,034.12 = 277,639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,380.68x = 502,034.12 × 277,639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,380.68x = 139,384,627,568.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,384,627,568.27/363,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,577.43

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