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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,736.92, 556,149.12 and 277,833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,736.92, 556,149.12 and 277,833.16 is: 416,782.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,736.92 : 556,149.12 = 277,833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,736.92/556,149.12 = 277,833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,736.92x = 556,149.12 × 277,833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,736.92x = 154,516,667,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,516,667,440.82/370,736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,782.52

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