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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,947.12, 573,565.32 and 277,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,947.12, 573,565.32 and 277,524 is: 415,666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,947.12 : 573,565.32 = 277,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,947.12/573,565.32 = 277,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,947.12x = 573,565.32 × 277,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,947.12x = 159,178,141,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,178,141,867.68/382,947.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,666.12

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