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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,679.27, 604,495.62 and 294,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,679.27, 604,495.62 and 294,190.20 is: 406,317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,679.27 : 604,495.62 = 294,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,679.27/604,495.62 = 294,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,679.27x = 604,495.62 × 294,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,679.27x = 177,836,688,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,836,688,858.16/437,679.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,317.37

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