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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,293.76, 604,829.52 and 275,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,293.76, 604,829.52 and 275,038.32 is: 379,542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,293.76 : 604,829.52 = 275,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,293.76/604,829.52 = 275,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,293.76x = 604,829.52 × 275,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,293.76x = 166,351,295,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,351,295,067.21/438,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,542.92

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