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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,155.68, 617,358 and 277,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,155.68, 617,358 and 277,569.76 is: 383,222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,155.68 : 617,358 = 277,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,155.68/617,358 = 277,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,155.68x = 617,358 × 277,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,155.68x = 171,359,911,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,359,911,894.08/447,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,222.04

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