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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,439.33, 602,368.94 and 273,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,439.33, 602,368.94 and 273,171.54 is: 377,028.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,439.33 : 602,368.94 = 273,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,439.33/602,368.94 = 273,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,439.33x = 602,368.94 × 273,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,439.33x = 164,550,051,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,550,051,670.90/436,439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,028.47

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