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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,989.72, 609,929.56 and 270,195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,989.72, 609,929.56 and 270,195.44 is: 372,859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,989.72 : 609,929.56 = 270,195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,989.72/609,929.56 = 270,195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,989.72x = 609,929.56 × 270,195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,989.72x = 164,800,185,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,800,185,833.21/441,989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,859.77

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