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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,983.75, 609,921.33 and 270,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,983.75, 609,921.33 and 270,189.42 is: 372,851.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,983.75 : 609,921.33 = 270,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,983.75/609,921.33 = 270,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,983.75x = 609,921.33 × 270,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,983.75x = 164,794,290,398.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,794,290,398.33/441,983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,851.47

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