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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,864.29, 604,270.65 and 276,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,864.29, 604,270.65 and 276,660.52 is: 381,802.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,864.29 : 604,270.65 = 276,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,864.29/604,270.65 = 276,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,864.29x = 604,270.65 × 276,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,864.29x = 167,177,832,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,177,832,249.74/437,864.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,802.85

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