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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,125.60, 730,688.40 and 277,173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,125.60, 730,688.40 and 277,173.60 is: 415,760.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,125.60 : 730,688.40 = 277,173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,125.60/730,688.40 = 277,173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,125.60x = 730,688.40 × 277,173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,125.60x = 202,527,534,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,527,534,306.24/487,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,760.40

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