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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,002.70, 408,004.05 and 266,473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,002.70, 408,004.05 and 266,473.10 is: 399,709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,002.70 : 408,004.05 = 266,473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,002.70/408,004.05 = 266,473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,002.70x = 408,004.05 × 266,473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,002.70x = 108,722,104,016.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,722,104,016.06/272,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,709.65

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