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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,383.93, 502,038.61 and 277,643

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,383.93, 502,038.61 and 277,643 is: 383,581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,383.93 : 502,038.61 = 277,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,383.93/502,038.61 = 277,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,383.93x = 502,038.61 × 277,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,383.93x = 139,387,505,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,387,505,796.23/363,383.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,581.92

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