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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,467.92, 592,939.44 and 277,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,467.92, 592,939.44 and 277,282.44 is: 415,739.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,467.92 : 592,939.44 = 277,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,467.92/592,939.44 = 277,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,467.92x = 592,939.44 × 277,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,467.92x = 164,411,694,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,411,694,695.43/395,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,739.65

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