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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,999.92, 604,222.60 and 282,897.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,999.92, 604,222.60 and 282,897.88 is: 390,258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,999.92 : 604,222.60 = 282,897.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,999.92/604,222.60 = 282,897.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,999.92x = 604,222.60 × 282,897.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,999.92x = 170,933,292,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,933,292,588.09/437,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,258.73

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