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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,999.70, 652,499.55 and 277,535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,999.70, 652,499.55 and 277,535.70 is: 416,303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,999.70 : 652,499.55 = 277,535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,999.70/652,499.55 = 277,535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,999.70x = 652,499.55 × 277,535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,999.70x = 181,091,919,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,091,919,358.94/434,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,303.55

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