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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,217.24, 715,788.65 and 277,410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,217.24, 715,788.65 and 277,410.18 is: 416,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,217.24 : 715,788.65 = 277,410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,217.24/715,788.65 = 277,410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,217.24x = 715,788.65 × 277,410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,217.24x = 198,567,060,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,567,060,055.76/477,217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,093.65

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