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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,066.14, 609,785.37 and 269,905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,066.14, 609,785.37 and 269,905.50 is: 372,307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,066.14 : 609,785.37 = 269,905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,066.14/609,785.37 = 269,905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,066.14x = 609,785.37 × 269,905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,066.14x = 164,584,425,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,584,425,182.54/442,066.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,307.24

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