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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,754.92, 605,692.31 and 277,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,754.92, 605,692.31 and 277,688.04 is: 383,342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,754.92 : 605,692.31 = 277,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,754.92/605,692.31 = 277,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,754.92x = 605,692.31 × 277,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,754.92x = 168,193,510,406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,193,510,406.97/438,754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,342.73

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