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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,766.22, 604,211.32 and 276,518.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,766.22, 604,211.32 and 276,518.71 is: 381,655.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,766.22 : 604,211.32 = 276,518.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,766.22/604,211.32 = 276,518.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,766.22x = 604,211.32 × 276,518.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,766.22x = 167,075,732,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,075,732,571.97/437,766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,655.15

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