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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,715.80, 437,573.70 and 272,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,715.80, 437,573.70 and 272,032.80 is: 408,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,715.80 : 437,573.70 = 272,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,715.80/437,573.70 = 272,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,715.80x = 437,573.70 × 272,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,715.80x = 119,034,398,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,034,398,817.36/291,715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,049.20

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