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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,852.96, 614,046.78 and 270,422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,852.96, 614,046.78 and 270,422.52 is: 373,274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,852.96 : 614,046.78 = 270,422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,852.96/614,046.78 = 270,422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,852.96x = 614,046.78 × 270,422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,852.96x = 166,052,077,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,052,077,645.49/444,852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,274.08

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