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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,901.40, 565,352.10 and 275,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,901.40, 565,352.10 and 275,424.60 is: 413,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,901.40 : 565,352.10 = 275,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,901.40/565,352.10 = 275,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,901.40x = 565,352.10 × 275,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,901.40x = 155,711,876,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,711,876,001.66/376,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,136.90

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