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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,839.42, 610,942.50 and 272,778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,839.42, 610,942.50 and 272,778.30 is: 376,325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,839.42 : 610,942.50 = 272,778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,839.42/610,942.50 = 272,778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,839.42x = 610,942.50 × 272,778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,839.42x = 166,651,856,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,651,856,547.75/442,839.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,325.70

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