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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,785.20, 662,677.80 and 273,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,785.20, 662,677.80 and 273,823.60 is: 410,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,785.20 : 662,677.80 = 273,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,785.20/662,677.80 = 273,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,785.20x = 662,677.80 × 273,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,785.20x = 181,456,820,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,456,820,836.08/441,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,735.40

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