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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,936.96, 605,713.05 and 275,677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,936.96, 605,713.05 and 275,677.80 is: 380,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,936.96 : 605,713.05 = 275,677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,936.96/605,713.05 = 275,677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,936.96x = 605,713.05 × 275,677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,936.96x = 166,981,641,055.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,981,641,055.29/438,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,422.83

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