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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,823.70, 556,235.55 and 277,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,823.70, 556,235.55 and 277,511.70 is: 416,267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,823.70 : 556,235.55 = 277,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,823.70/556,235.55 = 277,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,823.70x = 556,235.55 × 277,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,823.70x = 154,361,873,080.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,361,873,080.94/370,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,267.55

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