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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,910.98, 605,958.18 and 277,904.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,910.98, 605,958.18 and 277,904.04 is: 383,672.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,910.98 : 605,958.18 = 277,904.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,910.98/605,958.18 = 277,904.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,910.98x = 605,958.18 × 277,904.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,910.98x = 168,398,226,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,398,226,293.05/438,910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,672.85

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