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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,007.60, 420,636.60 and 272,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,007.60, 420,636.60 and 272,259.60 is: 407,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,007.60 : 420,636.60 = 272,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,007.60/420,636.60 = 272,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,007.60x = 420,636.60 × 272,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,007.60x = 114,522,352,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,522,352,461.36/281,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,541.83

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