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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,065.94, 583,613.58 and 277,850.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,065.94, 583,613.58 and 277,850.90 is: 383,291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,065.94 : 583,613.58 = 277,850.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,065.94/583,613.58 = 277,850.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,065.94x = 583,613.58 × 277,850.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,065.94x = 162,157,555,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,157,555,537.15/423,065.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,291.45

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