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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,766.42, 609,620.92 and 269,971.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,766.42, 609,620.92 and 269,971.70 is: 372,550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,766.42 : 609,620.92 = 269,971.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,766.42/609,620.92 = 269,971.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,766.42x = 609,620.92 × 269,971.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,766.42x = 164,580,392,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,580,392,404.93/441,766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,550.71

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