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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,633.44, 610,660.08 and 272,572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,633.44, 610,660.08 and 272,572.32 is: 376,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,633.44 : 610,660.08 = 272,572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,633.44/610,660.08 = 272,572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,633.44x = 610,660.08 × 272,572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,633.44x = 166,449,034,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,449,034,736.99/442,633.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,042.61

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