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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,920.27, 604,347.94 and 276,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,920.27, 604,347.94 and 276,716.50 is: 381,880.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,920.27 : 604,347.94 = 276,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,920.27/604,347.94 = 276,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,920.27x = 604,347.94 × 276,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,920.27x = 167,233,047,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,233,047,416.96/437,920.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,880.12

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