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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,731.36, 665,795.76 and 275,741.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,731.36, 665,795.76 and 275,741.86 is: 412,805.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,731.36 : 665,795.76 = 275,741.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,731.36/665,795.76 = 275,741.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,731.36x = 665,795.76 × 275,741.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,731.36x = 183,587,761,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,587,761,242.51/444,731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,805.97

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