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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,995.06, 577,072.26 and 275,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,995.06, 577,072.26 and 275,170.28 is: 379,892.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,995.06 : 577,072.26 = 275,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,995.06/577,072.26 = 275,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,995.06x = 577,072.26 × 275,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,995.06x = 158,793,132,479.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,793,132,479.07/417,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,892.37

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