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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,733.92, 605,663.28 and 277,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,733.92, 605,663.28 and 277,667.04 is: 383,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,733.92 : 605,663.28 = 277,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,733.92/605,663.28 = 277,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,733.92x = 605,663.28 × 277,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,733.92x = 168,172,730,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,172,730,194.29/438,733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,313.72

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