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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,975.90, 603,116.06 and 275,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,975.90, 603,116.06 and 275,722.30 is: 380,553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,975.90 : 603,116.06 = 275,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,975.90/603,116.06 = 275,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,975.90x = 603,116.06 × 275,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,975.90x = 166,292,547,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,292,547,230.14/436,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,553.13

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