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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,111.78, 616,867.29 and 277,313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,111.78, 616,867.29 and 277,313.10 is: 382,600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,111.78 : 616,867.29 = 277,313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,111.78/616,867.29 = 277,313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,111.78x = 616,867.29 × 277,313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,111.78x = 171,065,380,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,065,380,478.50/447,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,600.92

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