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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,740.42, 556,154.37 and 277,836.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,740.42, 556,154.37 and 277,836.66 is: 416,787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,740.42 : 556,154.37 = 277,836.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,740.42/556,154.37 = 277,836.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,740.42x = 556,154.37 × 277,836.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,740.42x = 154,520,072,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,520,072,605.20/370,740.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,787.77

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