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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,296.24, 610,359.48 and 270,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,296.24, 610,359.48 and 270,155.04 is: 372,808.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,296.24 : 610,359.48 = 270,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,296.24/610,359.48 = 270,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,296.24x = 610,359.48 × 270,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,296.24x = 164,891,689,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,891,689,733.78/442,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,808.26

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