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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,969.89, 603,107.78 and 275,716.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,969.89, 603,107.78 and 275,716.31 is: 380,544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,969.89 : 603,107.78 = 275,716.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,969.89/603,107.78 = 275,716.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,969.89x = 603,107.78 × 275,716.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,969.89x = 166,286,647,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,286,647,239.77/436,969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,544.86

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