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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,944.36, 669,103.98 and 277,605.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,944.36, 669,103.98 and 277,605.54 is: 416,524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,944.36 : 669,103.98 = 277,605.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,944.36/669,103.98 = 277,605.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,944.36x = 669,103.98 × 277,605.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,944.36x = 185,746,971,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,746,971,684.05/445,944.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,524.99

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