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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,738.92, 556,152.12 and 277,835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,738.92, 556,152.12 and 277,835.16 is: 416,785.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,738.92 : 556,152.12 = 277,835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,738.92/556,152.12 = 277,835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,738.92x = 556,152.12 × 277,835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,738.92x = 154,518,613,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,518,613,244.54/370,738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,785.52

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