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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,596.88, 557,178.50 and 276,715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,596.88, 557,178.50 and 276,715.14 is: 413,797.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,596.88 : 557,178.50 = 276,715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,596.88/557,178.50 = 276,715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,596.88x = 557,178.50 × 276,715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,596.88x = 154,179,726,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,179,726,632.49/372,596.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,797.69

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