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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,921.53, 604,349.64 and 276,717.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,921.53, 604,349.64 and 276,717.76 is: 381,881.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,921.53 : 604,349.64 = 276,717.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,921.53/604,349.64 = 276,717.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,921.53x = 604,349.64 × 276,717.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,921.53x = 167,234,278,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,234,278,637.61/437,921.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,881.84

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