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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,774.42, 609,632.67 and 269,979.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,774.42, 609,632.67 and 269,979.81 is: 372,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,774.42 : 609,632.67 = 269,979.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,774.42/609,632.67 = 269,979.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,774.42x = 609,632.67 × 269,979.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,774.42x = 164,588,512,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,588,512,416.39/441,774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,562.34

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