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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,278.76, 615,156.90 and 437,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,278.76, 615,156.90 and 437,431.40 is: 602,961.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,278.76 : 615,156.90 = 437,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,278.76/615,156.90 = 437,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,278.76x = 615,156.90 × 437,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,278.76x = 269,088,943,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,088,943,986.66/446,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,961.57

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