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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,051.36, 610,014.48 and 270,257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,051.36, 610,014.48 and 270,257.04 is: 372,944.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,051.36 : 610,014.48 = 270,257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,051.36/610,014.48 = 270,257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,051.36x = 610,014.48 × 270,257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,051.36x = 164,860,707,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,860,707,721.94/442,051.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,944.69

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