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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,559.20, 610,786.56 and 270,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,559.20, 610,786.56 and 270,441.76 is: 373,243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,559.20 : 610,786.56 = 270,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,559.20/610,786.56 = 270,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,559.20x = 610,786.56 × 270,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,559.20x = 165,182,192,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,182,192,270.75/442,559.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,243.16

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