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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,997.92, 604,219.84 and 282,895.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,997.92, 604,219.84 and 282,895.88 is: 390,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,997.92 : 604,219.84 = 282,895.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,997.92/604,219.84 = 282,895.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,997.92x = 604,219.84 × 282,895.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,997.92x = 170,931,303,350.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,931,303,350.26/437,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,255.97

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