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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,985.80, 427,478.70 and 272,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,985.80, 427,478.70 and 272,851.40 is: 409,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,985.80 : 427,478.70 = 272,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,985.80/427,478.70 = 272,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,985.80x = 427,478.70 × 272,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,985.80x = 116,638,161,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,638,161,765.18/284,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,277.10

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