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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,504.92, 592,994.94 and 277,319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,504.92, 592,994.94 and 277,319.56 is: 415,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,504.92 : 592,994.94 = 277,319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,504.92/592,994.94 = 277,319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,504.92x = 592,994.94 × 277,319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,504.92x = 164,449,095,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,449,095,843.03/395,504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,795.32

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