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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,248.30, 604,872.45 and 277,277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,248.30, 604,872.45 and 277,277.10 is: 415,915.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,248.30 : 604,872.45 = 277,277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,248.30/604,872.45 = 277,277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,248.30x = 604,872.45 × 277,277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,248.30x = 167,717,278,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,717,278,805.90/403,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,915.65

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