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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,233.44, 574,261.44 and 270,972.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,233.44, 574,261.44 and 270,972.72 is: 373,850.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,233.44 : 574,261.44 = 270,972.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,233.44/574,261.44 = 270,972.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,233.44x = 574,261.44 × 270,972.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,233.44x = 155,609,184,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,609,184,387.92/416,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,850.75

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