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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,910.92, 605,958.09 and 277,903.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,910.92, 605,958.09 and 277,903.98 is: 383,672.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,910.92 : 605,958.09 = 277,903.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,910.92/605,958.09 = 277,903.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,910.92x = 605,958.09 × 277,903.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,910.92x = 168,398,164,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,398,164,924.20/438,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,672.76

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