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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,160.02, 639,635.91 and 277,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,160.02, 639,635.91 and 277,170.26 is: 414,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,160.02 : 639,635.91 = 277,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,160.02/639,635.91 = 277,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,160.02x = 639,635.91 × 277,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,160.02x = 177,288,050,094.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,288,050,094.19/428,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,069.60

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