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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,910.35, 605,957.31 and 277,903.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,910.35, 605,957.31 and 277,903.41 is: 383,671.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,910.35 : 605,957.31 = 277,903.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,910.35/605,957.31 = 277,903.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,910.35x = 605,957.31 × 277,903.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,910.35x = 168,397,602,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,397,602,763.43/438,910.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,671.98

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