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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,410.36, 520,740.79 and 275,491.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,410.36, 520,740.79 and 275,491.38 is: 380,115.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,410.36 : 520,740.79 = 275,491.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,410.36/520,740.79 = 275,491.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,410.36x = 520,740.79 × 275,491.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,410.36x = 143,459,598,859.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,459,598,859.39/377,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,115.69

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