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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,067.94, 583,616.34 and 277,852.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,067.94, 583,616.34 and 277,852.90 is: 383,294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,067.94 : 583,616.34 = 277,852.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,067.94/583,616.34 = 277,852.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,067.94x = 583,616.34 × 277,852.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,067.94x = 162,159,492,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,159,492,556.39/423,067.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,294.21

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