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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,812.30, 605,718.45 and 277,841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,812.30, 605,718.45 and 277,841.10 is: 416,761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,812.30 : 605,718.45 = 277,841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,812.30/605,718.45 = 277,841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,812.30x = 605,718.45 × 277,841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,812.30x = 168,293,480,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,293,480,438.30/403,812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,761.65

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