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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,910.80, 409,366.20 and 267,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,910.80, 409,366.20 and 267,078.80 is: 400,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,910.80 : 409,366.20 = 267,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,910.80/409,366.20 = 267,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,910.80x = 409,366.20 × 267,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,910.80x = 109,333,033,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,333,033,456.56/272,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,618.20

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