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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,921.03, 604,348.95 and 276,717.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,921.03, 604,348.95 and 276,717.26 is: 381,881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,921.03 : 604,348.95 = 276,717.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,921.03/604,348.95 = 276,717.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,921.03x = 604,348.95 × 276,717.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,921.03x = 167,233,785,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,233,785,527.88/437,921.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,881.15

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