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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,822.99, 614,005.43 and 270,392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,822.99, 614,005.43 and 270,392.56 is: 373,232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,822.99 : 614,005.43 = 270,392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,822.99/614,005.43 = 270,392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,822.99x = 614,005.43 × 270,392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,822.99x = 166,022,500,071.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,022,500,071.60/444,822.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,232.73

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