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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,282.02, 612,860 and 272,283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,282.02, 612,860 and 272,283.31 is: 375,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,282.02 : 612,860 = 272,283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,282.02/612,860 = 272,283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,282.02x = 612,860 × 272,283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,282.02x = 166,871,549,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,871,549,366.60/444,282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,598.25

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