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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,437.20, 408,655.80 and 272,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,437.20, 408,655.80 and 272,437.20 is: 408,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,437.20 : 408,655.80 = 272,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,437.20/408,655.80 = 272,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,437.20x = 408,655.80 × 272,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,437.20x = 111,333,041,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,333,041,915.76/272,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,655.80

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