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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,163.28, 566,116.71 and 277,042.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,163.28, 566,116.71 and 277,042.42 is: 415,836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,163.28 : 566,116.71 = 277,042.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,163.28/566,116.71 = 277,042.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,163.28x = 566,116.71 × 277,042.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,163.28x = 156,838,343,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,838,343,340.84/377,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,836.73

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