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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,798.98, 605,717.01 and 275,411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,798.98, 605,717.01 and 275,411.85 is: 380,177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,798.98 : 605,717.01 = 275,411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,798.98/605,717.01 = 275,411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,798.98x = 605,717.01 × 275,411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,798.98x = 166,821,642,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,821,642,300.57/438,798.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,177.83

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