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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,680.27, 604,497 and 294,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,680.27, 604,497 and 294,191.20 is: 406,318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,680.27 : 604,497 = 294,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,680.27/604,497 = 294,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,680.27x = 604,497 × 294,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,680.27x = 177,837,697,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,837,697,826.40/437,680.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,318.74

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