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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,874.52, 611,250.36 and 277,379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,874.52, 611,250.36 and 277,379.28 is: 382,835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,874.52 : 611,250.36 = 277,379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,874.52/611,250.36 = 277,379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,874.52x = 611,250.36 × 277,379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,874.52x = 169,548,184,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,548,184,756.54/442,874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,835.72

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