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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,415.60, 407,845.80 and 272,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,415.60, 407,845.80 and 272,415.60 is: 407,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,415.60 : 407,845.80 = 272,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,415.60/407,845.80 = 272,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,415.60x = 407,845.80 × 272,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,415.60x = 111,103,558,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,103,558,314.48/272,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,845.80

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