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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,912.80, 605,869.20 and 277,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,912.80, 605,869.20 and 277,941.60 is: 416,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,912.80 : 605,869.20 = 277,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,912.80/605,869.20 = 277,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,912.80x = 605,869.20 × 277,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,912.80x = 168,396,254,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,396,254,838.72/403,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,912.40

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