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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,824.70, 556,237.05 and 277,512.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,824.70, 556,237.05 and 277,512.70 is: 416,269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,824.70 : 556,237.05 = 277,512.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,824.70/556,237.05 = 277,512.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,824.70x = 556,237.05 × 277,512.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,824.70x = 154,362,845,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,362,845,585.54/370,824.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,269.05

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