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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,646.09, 409,205.43 and 272,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,646.09, 409,205.43 and 272,015.64 is: 408,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,646.09 : 409,205.43 = 272,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,646.09/409,205.43 = 272,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,646.09x = 409,205.43 × 272,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,646.09x = 111,310,276,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,310,276,932.93/272,646.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,259.21

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