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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,792.58, 566,310.24 and 175,530.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,792.58, 566,310.24 and 175,530.78 is: 263,120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,792.58 : 566,310.24 = 175,530.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,792.58/566,310.24 = 175,530.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,792.58x = 566,310.24 × 175,530.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,792.58x = 99,404,878,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,404,878,149.19/377,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,120.25

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