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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,741.17, 556,155.51 and 277,837.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,741.17, 556,155.51 and 277,837.41 is: 416,788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,741.17 : 556,155.51 = 277,837.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,741.17/556,155.51 = 277,837.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,741.17x = 556,155.51 × 277,837.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,741.17x = 154,520,806,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,520,806,455.63/370,741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,788.91

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