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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,910.48, 605,957.49 and 277,903.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,910.48, 605,957.49 and 277,903.54 is: 383,672.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,910.48 : 605,957.49 = 277,903.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,910.48/605,957.49 = 277,903.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,910.48x = 605,957.49 × 277,903.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,910.48x = 168,397,727,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,397,727,141.21/438,910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,672.15

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