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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,752.92, 605,689.55 and 277,686.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,752.92, 605,689.55 and 277,686.04 is: 383,339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,752.92 : 605,689.55 = 277,686.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,752.92/605,689.55 = 277,686.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,752.92x = 605,689.55 × 277,686.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,752.92x = 168,191,532,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,191,532,608.88/438,752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,339.97

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