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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,222.36, 715,796.31 and 277,415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,222.36, 715,796.31 and 277,415.30 is: 416,101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,222.36 : 715,796.31 = 277,415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,222.36/715,796.31 = 277,415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,222.36x = 715,796.31 × 277,415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,222.36x = 198,572,844,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,572,844,900.98/477,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,101.30

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