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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,052.36, 610,015.86 and 270,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,052.36, 610,015.86 and 270,258.04 is: 372,946.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,052.36 : 610,015.86 = 270,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,052.36/610,015.86 = 270,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,052.36x = 610,015.86 × 270,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,052.36x = 164,861,690,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,861,690,692.51/442,052.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,946.07

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