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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,210.64, 604,749 and 277,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,210.64, 604,749 and 277,007.68 is: 382,282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,210.64 : 604,749 = 277,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,210.64/604,749 = 277,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,210.64x = 604,749 × 277,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,210.64x = 167,520,117,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,520,117,472.32/438,210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,282.18

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