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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,737.42, 556,149.87 and 277,833.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,737.42, 556,149.87 and 277,833.66 is: 416,783.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,737.42 : 556,149.87 = 277,833.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,737.42/556,149.87 = 277,833.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,737.42x = 556,149.87 × 277,833.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,737.42x = 154,517,153,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,517,153,890.62/370,737.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,783.27

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