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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,823.21, 605,349.07 and 277,771.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,823.21, 605,349.07 and 277,771.69 is: 383,181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,823.21 : 605,349.07 = 277,771.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,823.21/605,349.07 = 277,771.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,823.21x = 605,349.07 × 277,771.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,823.21x = 168,148,834,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,148,834,908.26/438,823.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,181.27

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