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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,475.42, 592,950.69 and 277,289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,475.42, 592,950.69 and 277,289.94 is: 415,750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,475.42 : 592,950.69 = 277,289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,475.42/592,950.69 = 277,289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,475.42x = 592,950.69 × 277,289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,475.42x = 164,419,261,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,419,261,253.06/395,475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,750.90

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