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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,752.82, 609,602.73 and 269,958.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,752.82, 609,602.73 and 269,958.33 is: 372,532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,752.82 : 609,602.73 = 269,958.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,752.82/609,602.73 = 269,958.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,752.82x = 609,602.73 × 269,958.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,752.82x = 164,567,334,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,567,334,954.24/441,752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,532.62

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