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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,277.76, 615,155.52 and 437,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,277.76, 615,155.52 and 437,430.40 is: 602,960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,277.76 : 615,155.52 = 437,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,277.76/615,155.52 = 437,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,277.76x = 615,155.52 × 437,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,277.76x = 269,087,725,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,087,725,175.81/446,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,960.19

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