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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,729.80, 610,793.46 and 272,668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,729.80, 610,793.46 and 272,668.68 is: 376,175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,729.80 : 610,793.46 = 272,668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,729.80/610,793.46 = 272,668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,729.80x = 610,793.46 × 272,668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,729.80x = 166,544,246,490.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,544,246,490.83/442,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,175.82

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