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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,030.20, 556,545.30 and 277,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,030.20, 556,545.30 and 277,718.20 is: 416,577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,030.20 : 556,545.30 = 277,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,030.20/556,545.30 = 277,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,030.20x = 556,545.30 × 277,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,030.20x = 154,562,758,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,562,758,934.46/371,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,577.30

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