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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,006.79, 540,396.73 and 277,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,006.79, 540,396.73 and 277,082.66 is: 381,969.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,006.79 : 540,396.73 = 277,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,006.79/540,396.73 = 277,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,006.79x = 540,396.73 × 277,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,006.79x = 149,734,563,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,734,563,403.70/392,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,969.31

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