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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,863.79, 604,269.96 and 276,660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,863.79, 604,269.96 and 276,660.02 is: 381,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,863.79 : 604,269.96 = 276,660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,863.79/604,269.96 = 276,660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,863.79x = 604,269.96 × 276,660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,863.79x = 167,177,336,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,177,336,197.65/437,863.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,802.15

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