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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,737.92, 556,150.62 and 277,834.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,737.92, 556,150.62 and 277,834.16 is: 416,784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,737.92 : 556,150.62 = 277,834.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,737.92/556,150.62 = 277,834.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,737.92x = 556,150.62 × 277,834.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,737.92x = 154,517,640,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,517,640,341.18/370,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,784.02

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