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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,272.24, 577,455.82 and 275,448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,272.24, 577,455.82 and 275,448.18 is: 380,276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,272.24 : 577,455.82 = 275,448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,272.24/577,455.82 = 275,448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,272.24x = 577,455.82 × 275,448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,272.24x = 159,059,154,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,059,154,649.41/418,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,276.62

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