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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,746.22, 661,310.34 and 272,723.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,746.22, 661,310.34 and 272,723.10 is: 408,276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,746.22 : 661,310.34 = 272,723.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,746.22/661,310.34 = 272,723.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,746.22x = 661,310.34 × 272,723.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,746.22x = 180,354,605,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,354,605,986.85/441,746.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,276.51

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