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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,007.79, 540,398.11 and 277,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,007.79, 540,398.11 and 277,083.66 is: 381,970.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,007.79 : 540,398.11 = 277,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,007.79/540,398.11 = 277,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,007.79x = 540,398.11 × 277,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,007.79x = 149,735,486,175.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,735,486,175.88/392,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,970.69

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