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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,828.92, 614,013.62 and 270,398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,828.92, 614,013.62 and 270,398.52 is: 373,240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,828.92 : 614,013.62 = 270,398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,828.92/614,013.62 = 270,398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,828.92x = 614,013.62 × 270,398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,828.92x = 166,028,372,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,028,372,755.85/444,828.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,240.96

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