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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,862.29, 604,267.89 and 276,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,862.29, 604,267.89 and 276,658.52 is: 381,800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,862.29 : 604,267.89 = 276,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,862.29/604,267.89 = 276,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,862.29x = 604,267.89 × 276,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,862.29x = 167,175,857,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,175,857,109.58/437,862.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,800.08

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