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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,972.08, 609,905.30 and 270,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,972.08, 609,905.30 and 270,177.76 is: 372,835.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,972.08 : 609,905.30 = 270,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,972.08/609,905.30 = 270,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,972.08x = 609,905.30 × 270,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,972.08x = 164,782,847,177.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,782,847,177.62/441,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,835.42

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