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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,853.96, 614,048.16 and 270,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,853.96, 614,048.16 and 270,423.52 is: 373,275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,853.96 : 614,048.16 = 270,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,853.96/614,048.16 = 270,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,853.96x = 614,048.16 × 270,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,853.96x = 166,053,064,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,053,064,876.72/444,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,275.46

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