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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,909.11, 614,001.47 and 272,846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,909.11, 614,001.47 and 272,846.88 is: 376,545.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,909.11 : 614,001.47 = 272,846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,909.11/614,001.47 = 272,846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,909.11x = 614,001.47 × 272,846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,909.11x = 167,528,384,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,528,384,040.68/444,909.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,545.19

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