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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,885.83, 613,953.71 and 272,898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,885.83, 613,953.71 and 272,898.64 is: 376,607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,885.83 : 613,953.71 = 272,898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,885.83/613,953.71 = 272,898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,885.83x = 613,953.71 × 272,898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,885.83x = 167,547,129,454.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,547,129,454.78/444,885.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,607.02

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