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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,281.02, 612,858.62 and 272,282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,281.02, 612,858.62 and 272,282.31 is: 375,596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,281.02 : 612,858.62 = 272,282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,281.02/612,858.62 = 272,282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,281.02x = 612,858.62 × 272,282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,281.02x = 166,870,561,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,870,561,437.72/444,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,596.87

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