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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,766.97, 604,212.35 and 276,519.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,766.97, 604,212.35 and 276,519.46 is: 381,656.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,766.97 : 604,212.35 = 276,519.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,766.97/604,212.35 = 276,519.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,766.97x = 604,212.35 × 276,519.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,766.97x = 167,076,472,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,076,472,747.33/437,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,656.19

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