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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,032.23, 608,364.66 and 277,427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,032.23, 608,364.66 and 277,427.98 is: 382,687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,032.23 : 608,364.66 = 277,427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,032.23/608,364.66 = 277,427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,032.23x = 608,364.66 × 277,427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,032.23x = 168,777,378,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,777,378,727.19/441,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,687.18

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