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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,985.72, 609,924.04 and 270,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,985.72, 609,924.04 and 270,191.44 is: 372,854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,985.72 : 609,924.04 = 270,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,985.72/609,924.04 = 270,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,985.72x = 609,924.04 × 270,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,985.72x = 164,796,254,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,796,254,658.22/441,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,854.25

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