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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,157.58, 610,004.25 and 272,096.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,157.58, 610,004.25 and 272,096.46 is: 375,386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,157.58 : 610,004.25 = 272,096.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,157.58/610,004.25 = 272,096.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,157.58x = 610,004.25 × 272,096.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,157.58x = 165,979,997,009.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,979,997,009.96/442,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,386.52

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