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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,772.65, 609,630.27 and 269,978.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,772.65, 609,630.27 and 269,978.04 is: 372,559.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,772.65 : 609,630.27 = 269,978.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,772.65/609,630.27 = 269,978.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,772.65x = 609,630.27 × 269,978.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,772.65x = 164,586,785,419.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,586,785,419.27/441,772.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,559.93

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