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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,519.37, 605,451 and 374,777.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,519.37, 605,451 and 374,777.78 is: 516,267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,519.37 : 605,451 = 374,777.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,519.37/605,451 = 374,777.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,519.37x = 605,451 × 374,777.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,519.37x = 226,909,581,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,909,581,678.78/439,519.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,267.53

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