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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,080.57, 406,063.37 and 264,994.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,080.57, 406,063.37 and 264,994.69 is: 395,488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,080.57 : 406,063.37 = 264,994.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,080.57/406,063.37 = 264,994.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,080.57x = 406,063.37 × 264,994.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,080.57x = 107,604,635,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,604,635,398.96/272,080.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,488.13

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