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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,916.37, 465,559.88 and 277,391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,916.37, 465,559.88 and 277,391.15 is: 382,172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,916.37 : 465,559.88 = 277,391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,916.37/465,559.88 = 277,391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,916.37x = 465,559.88 × 277,391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,916.37x = 129,142,186,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,142,186,792.31/337,916.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,172.04

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