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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,995.92, 604,217.08 and 282,893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,995.92, 604,217.08 and 282,893.88 is: 390,253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,995.92 : 604,217.08 = 282,893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,995.92/604,217.08 = 282,893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,995.92x = 604,217.08 × 282,893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,995.92x = 170,929,314,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,929,314,123.47/437,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,253.21

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