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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,299.76, 604,837.80 and 275,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,299.76, 604,837.80 and 275,044.32 is: 379,551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,299.76 : 604,837.80 = 275,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,299.76/604,837.80 = 275,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,299.76x = 604,837.80 × 275,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,299.76x = 166,357,201,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,357,201,411.30/438,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,551.20

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