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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,251.60, 604,877.40 and 277,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,251.60, 604,877.40 and 277,280.40 is: 415,920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,251.60 : 604,877.40 = 277,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,251.60/604,877.40 = 277,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,251.60x = 604,877.40 × 277,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,251.60x = 167,720,647,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,720,647,422.96/403,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,920.60

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