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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,246.60, 604,869.90 and 277,275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,246.60, 604,869.90 and 277,275.40 is: 415,913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,246.60 : 604,869.90 = 277,275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,246.60/604,869.90 = 277,275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,246.60x = 604,869.90 × 277,275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,246.60x = 167,715,543,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,715,543,470.46/403,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,913.10

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