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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,301.11, 613,138.50 and 272,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,301.11, 613,138.50 and 272,219.40 is: 375,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,301.11 : 613,138.50 = 272,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,301.11/613,138.50 = 272,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,301.11x = 613,138.50 × 272,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,301.11x = 166,908,194,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,908,194,586.90/444,301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,664.59

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