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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,996.16, 573,638.72 and 277,573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,996.16, 573,638.72 and 277,573.12 is: 415,739.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,996.16 : 573,638.72 = 277,573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,996.16/573,638.72 = 277,573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,996.16x = 573,638.72 × 277,573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,996.16x = 159,226,689,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,226,689,263.21/382,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,739.65

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