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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,244.80, 604,867.20 and 277,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,244.80, 604,867.20 and 277,273.60 is: 415,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,244.80 : 604,867.20 = 277,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,244.80/604,867.20 = 277,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,244.80x = 604,867.20 × 277,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,244.80x = 167,713,706,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,713,706,065.92/403,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,910.40

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