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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,971.89, 603,110.54 and 275,718.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,971.89, 603,110.54 and 275,718.31 is: 380,547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,971.89 : 603,110.54 = 275,718.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,971.89/603,110.54 = 275,718.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,971.89x = 603,110.54 × 275,718.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,971.89x = 166,288,618,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,288,618,831.99/436,971.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,547.63

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