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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,978.71, 669,155.72 and 277,639.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,978.71, 669,155.72 and 277,639.92 is: 416,576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,978.71 : 669,155.72 = 277,639.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,978.71/669,155.72 = 277,639.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,978.71x = 669,155.72 × 277,639.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,978.71x = 185,784,339,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,784,339,180.14/445,978.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,576.70

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