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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,254.24, 610,301.52 and 270,113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,254.24, 610,301.52 and 270,113.04 is: 372,750.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,254.24 : 610,301.52 = 270,113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,254.24/610,301.52 = 270,113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,254.24x = 610,301.52 × 270,113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,254.24x = 164,850,398,883.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,850,398,883.82/442,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,750.30

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