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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,919.80, 605,879.70 and 277,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,919.80, 605,879.70 and 277,948.60 is: 416,922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,919.80 : 605,879.70 = 277,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,919.80/605,879.70 = 277,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,919.80x = 605,879.70 × 277,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,919.80x = 168,403,414,383.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,403,414,383.42/403,919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,922.90

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