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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,978.96, 549,156.40 and 277,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,978.96, 549,156.40 and 277,202.96 is: 415,946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,978.96 : 549,156.40 = 277,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,978.96/549,156.40 = 277,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,978.96x = 549,156.40 × 277,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,978.96x = 152,227,779,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,227,779,582.94/365,978.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,946.81

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