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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,759.49, 609,611.97 and 269,965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,759.49, 609,611.97 and 269,965.04 is: 372,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,759.49 : 609,611.97 = 269,965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,759.49/609,611.97 = 269,965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,759.49x = 609,611.97 × 269,965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,759.49x = 164,573,917,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,573,917,829.84/441,759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,541.90

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