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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,021.83, 612,797.61 and 272,053.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,021.83, 612,797.61 and 272,053.92 is: 375,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,021.83 : 612,797.61 = 272,053.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,021.83/612,797.61 = 272,053.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,021.83x = 612,797.61 × 272,053.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,021.83x = 166,713,991,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,713,991,967.13/444,021.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,463.50

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