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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,472.24, 605,074.88 and 275,216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,472.24, 605,074.88 and 275,216.09 is: 379,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,472.24 : 605,074.88 = 275,216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,472.24/605,074.88 = 275,216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,472.24x = 605,074.88 × 275,216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,472.24x = 166,526,344,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,526,344,831.55/438,472.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,787.66

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