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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,916.53, 604,342.74 and 276,712.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,916.53, 604,342.74 and 276,712.76 is: 381,874.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,916.53 : 604,342.74 = 276,712.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,916.53/604,342.74 = 276,712.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,916.53x = 604,342.74 × 276,712.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,916.53x = 167,229,344,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,229,344,549.65/437,916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,874.94

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