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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,154.48, 508,224.36 and 277,547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,154.48, 508,224.36 and 277,547.28 is: 383,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,154.48 : 508,224.36 = 277,547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,154.48/508,224.36 = 277,547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,154.48x = 508,224.36 × 277,547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,154.48x = 141,056,288,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,056,288,747.74/368,154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,144.30

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