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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,893.60, 409,954.80 and 262,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,893.60, 409,954.80 and 262,448.80 is: 394,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,893.60 : 409,954.80 = 262,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,893.60/409,954.80 = 262,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,893.60x = 409,954.80 × 262,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,893.60x = 107,592,145,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,592,145,314.24/272,893.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,264.08

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