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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,594.35, 605,356.13 and 277,663.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,594.35, 605,356.13 and 277,663.95 is: 383,236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,594.35 : 605,356.13 = 277,663.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,594.35/605,356.13 = 277,663.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,594.35x = 605,356.13 × 277,663.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,594.35x = 168,085,574,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,085,574,906.67/438,594.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,236.99

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