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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,778.48, 775,005.60 and 277,558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,778.48, 775,005.60 and 277,558.40 is: 415,446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,778.48 : 775,005.60 = 277,558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,778.48/775,005.60 = 277,558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,778.48x = 775,005.60 × 277,558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,778.48x = 215,109,314,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,109,314,327.04/517,778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,446.61

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