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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,906.37, 613,997.67 and 272,844.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,906.37, 613,997.67 and 272,844.13 is: 376,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,906.37 : 613,997.67 = 272,844.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,906.37/613,997.67 = 272,844.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,906.37x = 613,997.67 × 272,844.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,906.37x = 167,525,660,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,525,660,093.18/444,906.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,541.38

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