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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,767.28, 604,212.78 and 276,519.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,767.28, 604,212.78 and 276,519.77 is: 381,656.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,767.28 : 604,212.78 = 276,519.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,767.28/604,212.78 = 276,519.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,767.28x = 604,212.78 × 276,519.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,767.28x = 167,076,778,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,076,778,956.66/437,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,656.62

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