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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,046.27, 607,242.84 and 270,247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,046.27, 607,242.84 and 270,247.59 is: 372,928.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,046.27 : 607,242.84 = 270,247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,046.27/607,242.84 = 270,247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,046.27x = 607,242.84 × 270,247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,046.27x = 164,105,914,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,105,914,054.76/440,046.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,928.77

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