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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,755.32, 609,606.13 and 269,960.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,755.32, 609,606.13 and 269,960.77 is: 372,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,755.32 : 609,606.13 = 269,960.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,755.32/609,606.13 = 269,960.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,755.32x = 609,606.13 × 269,960.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,755.32x = 164,569,741,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,569,741,800.06/441,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,535.96

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