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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,211.38, 984,454.43 and 277,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,211.38, 984,454.43 and 277,133.20 is: 415,757.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,211.38 : 984,454.43 = 277,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,211.38/984,454.43 = 277,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,211.38x = 984,454.43 × 277,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,211.38x = 272,825,002,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,825,002,593.27/656,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,757.81

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