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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,973.22, 609,906.85 and 270,178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,973.22, 609,906.85 and 270,178.90 is: 372,836.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,973.22 : 609,906.85 = 270,178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,973.22/609,906.85 = 270,178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,973.22x = 609,906.85 × 270,178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,973.22x = 164,783,959,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,783,959,635.25/441,973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,836.98

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