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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,863.29, 604,269.27 and 276,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,863.29, 604,269.27 and 276,659.52 is: 381,801.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,863.29 : 604,269.27 = 276,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,863.29/604,269.27 = 276,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,863.29x = 604,269.27 × 276,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,863.29x = 167,176,846,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,176,846,188.95/437,863.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,801.47

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