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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,875.98, 558,204.75 and 277,323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,875.98, 558,204.75 and 277,323.66 is: 382,347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,875.98 : 558,204.75 = 277,323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,875.98/558,204.75 = 277,323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,875.98x = 558,204.75 × 277,323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,875.98x = 154,803,384,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,803,384,299.39/404,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,347.66

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