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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,510.98, 610,712.19 and 270,529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,510.98, 610,712.19 and 270,529.62 is: 373,359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,510.98 : 610,712.19 = 270,529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,510.98/610,712.19 = 270,529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,510.98x = 610,712.19 × 270,529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,510.98x = 165,215,736,690.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,215,736,690.07/442,510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,359.63

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