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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,917.46, 604,344.04 and 276,713.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,917.46, 604,344.04 and 276,713.69 is: 381,876.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,917.46 : 604,344.04 = 276,713.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,917.46/604,344.04 = 276,713.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,917.46x = 604,344.04 × 276,713.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,917.46x = 167,230,265,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,230,265,624.40/437,917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,876.23

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