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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,727.71, 592,606.94 and 276,842.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,727.71, 592,606.94 and 276,842.39 is: 414,574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,727.71 : 592,606.94 = 276,842.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,727.71/592,606.94 = 276,842.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,727.71x = 592,606.94 × 276,842.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,727.71x = 164,058,717,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,058,717,252.94/395,727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,574.76

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