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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,161.28, 605,820 and 277,744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,161.28, 605,820 and 277,744.48 is: 383,146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,161.28 : 605,820 = 277,744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,161.28/605,820 = 277,744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,161.28x = 605,820 × 277,744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,161.28x = 168,263,160,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,263,160,873.60/439,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,146.62

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