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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,285.31, 503,105.81 and 277,316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,285.31, 503,105.81 and 277,316.51 is: 382,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,285.31 : 503,105.81 = 277,316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,285.31/503,105.81 = 277,316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,285.31x = 503,105.81 × 277,316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,285.31x = 139,519,543,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,519,543,487.81/364,285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,995.26

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