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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,753.92, 605,690.93 and 277,687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,753.92, 605,690.93 and 277,687.04 is: 383,341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,753.92 : 605,690.93 = 277,687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,753.92/605,690.93 = 277,687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,753.92x = 605,690.93 × 277,687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,753.92x = 168,192,521,506.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,192,521,506.55/438,753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,341.35

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