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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,975.12, 604,408.56 and 276,902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,975.12, 604,408.56 and 276,902.88 is: 382,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,975.12 : 604,408.56 = 276,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,975.12/604,408.56 = 276,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,975.12x = 604,408.56 × 276,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,975.12x = 167,362,470,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,362,470,960.65/437,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,127.80

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