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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,280.64, 550,075.44 and 381,777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,280.64, 550,075.44 and 381,777.60 is: 524,648.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,280.64 : 550,075.44 = 381,777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,280.64/550,075.44 = 381,777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,280.64x = 550,075.44 × 381,777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,280.64x = 210,006,481,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,006,481,302.14/400,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,648.11

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