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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,921.25, 465,566.56 and 277,396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,921.25, 465,566.56 and 277,396.07 is: 382,178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,921.25 : 465,566.56 = 277,396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,921.25/465,566.56 = 277,396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,921.25x = 465,566.56 × 277,396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,921.25x = 129,146,331,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,146,331,046.10/337,921.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,178.79

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