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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,575.54, 605,067.50 and 275,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,575.54, 605,067.50 and 275,162.80 is: 379,620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,575.54 : 605,067.50 = 275,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,575.54/605,067.50 = 275,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,575.54x = 605,067.50 × 275,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,575.54x = 166,492,067,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,492,067,489/438,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,620.05

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