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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,905.37, 613,996.29 and 272,843.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,905.37, 613,996.29 and 272,843.13 is: 376,540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,905.37 : 613,996.29 = 272,843.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,905.37/613,996.29 = 272,843.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,905.37x = 613,996.29 × 272,843.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,905.37x = 167,524,669,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,524,669,571.99/444,905.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,540.00

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