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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,913.37, 465,555.74 and 277,388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,913.37, 465,555.74 and 277,388.15 is: 382,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,913.37 : 465,555.74 = 277,388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,913.37/465,555.74 = 277,388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,913.37x = 465,555.74 × 277,388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,913.37x = 129,139,641,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,139,641,725.76/337,913.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,167.90

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