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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,330.70, 408,496.05 and 272,330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,330.70, 408,496.05 and 272,330.70 is: 408,496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,330.70 : 408,496.05 = 272,330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,330.70/408,496.05 = 272,330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,330.70x = 408,496.05 × 272,330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,330.70x = 111,246,015,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,246,015,243.74/272,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,496.05

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