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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,297.76, 615,183.12 and 437,450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,297.76, 615,183.12 and 437,450.40 is: 602,987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,297.76 : 615,183.12 = 437,450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,297.76/615,183.12 = 437,450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,297.76x = 615,183.12 × 437,450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,297.76x = 269,112,101,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,112,101,917.25/446,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,987.79

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