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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,968.16, 573,596.80 and 277,545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,968.16, 573,596.80 and 277,545.04 is: 415,697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,968.16 : 573,596.80 = 277,545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,968.16/573,596.80 = 277,545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,968.16x = 573,596.80 × 277,545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,968.16x = 159,198,946,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,198,946,799.87/382,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,697.60

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