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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,176.78, 566,136.96 and 277,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,176.78, 566,136.96 and 277,055.92 is: 415,856.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,176.78 : 566,136.96 = 277,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,176.78/566,136.96 = 277,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,176.78x = 566,136.96 × 277,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,176.78x = 156,851,596,298.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,851,596,298.80/377,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,856.98

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