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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,541.80, 603,856.38 and 276,389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,541.80, 603,856.38 and 276,389.08 is: 381,447.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,541.80 : 603,856.38 = 276,389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,541.80/603,856.38 = 276,389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,541.80x = 603,856.38 × 276,389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,541.80x = 166,899,309,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,899,309,320.33/437,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,447.69

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