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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,849.96, 614,042.58 and 270,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,849.96, 614,042.58 and 270,419.52 is: 373,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,849.96 : 614,042.58 = 270,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,849.96/614,042.58 = 270,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,849.96x = 614,042.58 × 270,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,849.96x = 166,049,099,743.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,049,099,743.16/444,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,269.90

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