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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,527, 610,733.34 and 272,756.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,527, 610,733.34 and 272,756.76 is: 376,432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,527 : 610,733.34 = 272,756.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,527/610,733.34 = 272,756.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,527x = 610,733.34 × 272,756.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,527x = 166,581,647,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,581,647,042.38/442,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,432.73

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