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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,470.92, 592,943.94 and 277,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,470.92, 592,943.94 and 277,285.44 is: 415,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,470.92 : 592,943.94 = 277,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,470.92/592,943.94 = 277,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,470.92x = 592,943.94 × 277,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,470.92x = 164,414,721,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,414,721,298.23/395,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,744.15

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