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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,567.96, 602,409.90 and 275,362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,567.96, 602,409.90 and 275,362.12 is: 379,965.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,567.96 : 602,409.90 = 275,362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,567.96/602,409.90 = 275,362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,567.96x = 602,409.90 × 275,362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,567.96x = 165,880,867,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,880,867,172.99/436,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,965.74

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