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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,176.28, 566,136.21 and 277,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,176.28, 566,136.21 and 277,055.42 is: 415,856.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,176.28 : 566,136.21 = 277,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,176.28/566,136.21 = 277,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,176.28x = 566,136.21 × 277,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,176.28x = 156,851,102,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,851,102,608.08/377,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,856.23

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