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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,509.92, 593,002.44 and 277,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,509.92, 593,002.44 and 277,324.56 is: 415,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,509.92 : 593,002.44 = 277,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,509.92/593,002.44 = 277,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,509.92x = 593,002.44 × 277,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,509.92x = 164,454,140,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,454,140,751.93/395,509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,802.82

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