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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,020.83, 612,796.23 and 272,052.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,020.83, 612,796.23 and 272,052.92 is: 375,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,020.83 : 612,796.23 = 272,052.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,020.83/612,796.23 = 272,052.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,020.83x = 612,796.23 × 272,052.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,020.83x = 166,713,005,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,713,005,268.48/444,020.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,462.13

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