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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,856.28, 609,745.73 and 270,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,856.28, 609,745.73 and 270,061.76 is: 372,675.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,856.28 : 609,745.73 = 270,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,856.28/609,745.73 = 270,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,856.28x = 609,745.73 × 270,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,856.28x = 164,669,005,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,669,005,170.34/441,856.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,675.49

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