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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,266.30, 604,899.45 and 277,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,266.30, 604,899.45 and 277,295.10 is: 415,942.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,266.30 : 604,899.45 = 277,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,266.30/604,899.45 = 277,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,266.30x = 604,899.45 × 277,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,266.30x = 167,735,653,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,735,653,477.70/403,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,942.65

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