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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,920.53, 604,348.26 and 276,716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,920.53, 604,348.26 and 276,716.76 is: 381,880.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,920.53 : 604,348.26 = 276,716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,920.53/604,348.26 = 276,716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,920.53x = 604,348.26 × 276,716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,920.53x = 167,233,292,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,233,292,418.84/437,920.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,880.46

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