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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,984.16, 573,620.80 and 277,561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,984.16, 573,620.80 and 277,561.04 is: 415,721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,984.16 : 573,620.80 = 277,561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,984.16/573,620.80 = 277,561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,984.16x = 573,620.80 × 277,561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,984.16x = 159,214,785,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,214,785,813.63/382,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,721.59

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