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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,920.80, 409,381.20 and 272,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,920.80, 409,381.20 and 272,920.80 is: 409,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,920.80 : 409,381.20 = 272,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,920.80/409,381.20 = 272,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,920.80x = 409,381.20 × 272,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,920.80x = 111,728,644,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,728,644,608.96/272,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,381.20

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