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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,977.94, 570,955.41 and 277,970.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,977.94, 570,955.41 and 277,970.90 is: 383,375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,977.94 : 570,955.41 = 277,970.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,977.94/570,955.41 = 277,970.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,977.94x = 570,955.41 × 277,970.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,977.94x = 158,708,989,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,708,989,177.57/413,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,375.47

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