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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,993.55, 577,070.19 and 275,168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,993.55, 577,070.19 and 275,168.77 is: 379,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,993.55 : 577,070.19 = 275,168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,993.55/577,070.19 = 275,168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,993.55x = 577,070.19 × 275,168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,993.55x = 158,791,692,943.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,791,692,943.29/417,993.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,890.30

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