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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,922.78, 604,351.38 and 276,719.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,922.78, 604,351.38 and 276,719.01 is: 381,883.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,922.78 : 604,351.38 = 276,719.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,922.78/604,351.38 = 276,719.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,922.78x = 604,351.38 × 276,719.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,922.78x = 167,235,515,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,235,515,565.73/437,922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,883.57

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