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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,729.32, 609,569.82 and 269,934.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,729.32, 609,569.82 and 269,934.53 is: 372,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,729.32 : 609,569.82 = 269,934.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,729.32/609,569.82 = 269,934.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,729.32x = 609,569.82 × 269,934.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,729.32x = 164,543,939,816.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,543,939,816.04/441,729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,499.48

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