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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,996.92, 604,218.46 and 282,894.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,996.92, 604,218.46 and 282,894.88 is: 390,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,996.92 : 604,218.46 = 282,894.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,996.92/604,218.46 = 282,894.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,996.92x = 604,218.46 × 282,894.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,996.92x = 170,930,308,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,930,308,735.49/437,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,254.59

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