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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,777.60, 536,205.60 and 274,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,777.60, 536,205.60 and 274,257.60 is: 411,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,777.60 : 536,205.60 = 274,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,777.60/536,205.60 = 274,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,777.60x = 536,205.60 × 274,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,777.60x = 147,058,460,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,058,460,962.56/357,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,033.17

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