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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,709.96, 604,133.64 and 276,462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,709.96, 604,133.64 and 276,462.45 is: 381,577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,709.96 : 604,133.64 = 276,462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,709.96/604,133.64 = 276,462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,709.96x = 604,133.64 × 276,462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,709.96x = 167,020,266,241.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,020,266,241.82/437,709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,577.49

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