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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,146.27, 842,244.28 and 277,157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,146.27, 842,244.28 and 277,157.50 is: 415,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,146.27 : 842,244.28 = 277,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,146.27/842,244.28 = 277,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,146.27x = 842,244.28 × 277,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,146.27x = 233,434,316,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,434,316,235.60/561,146.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,995.49

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