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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,799.98, 605,718.39 and 275,412.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,799.98, 605,718.39 and 275,412.85 is: 380,179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,799.98 : 605,718.39 = 275,412.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,799.98/605,718.39 = 275,412.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,799.98x = 605,718.39 × 275,412.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,799.98x = 166,822,628,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,822,628,087.31/438,799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,179.21

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