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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,272.20, 407,630.70 and 264,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,272.20, 407,630.70 and 264,496.20 is: 395,988.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,272.20 : 407,630.70 = 264,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,272.20/407,630.70 = 264,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,272.20x = 407,630.70 × 264,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,272.20x = 107,816,771,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,816,771,153.34/272,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,988.91

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