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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,053.36, 610,017.24 and 270,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,053.36, 610,017.24 and 270,259.04 is: 372,947.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,053.36 : 610,017.24 = 270,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,053.36/610,017.24 = 270,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,053.36x = 610,017.24 × 270,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,053.36x = 164,862,673,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,862,673,665.85/442,053.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,947.45

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