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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,445.60, 605,168.40 and 277,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,445.60, 605,168.40 and 277,474.40 is: 416,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,445.60 : 605,168.40 = 277,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,445.60/605,168.40 = 277,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,445.60x = 605,168.40 × 277,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,445.60x = 167,918,738,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,918,738,688.96/403,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,211.60

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