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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,996.93, 567,078.38 and 277,853.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,996.93, 567,078.38 and 277,853.51 is: 416,841.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,996.93 : 567,078.38 = 277,853.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,996.93/567,078.38 = 277,853.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,996.93x = 567,078.38 × 277,853.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,996.93x = 157,564,719,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,564,719,374.57/377,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,841.27

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