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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,271.70, 442,907.55 and 272,462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,271.70, 442,907.55 and 272,462.10 is: 408,693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,271.70 : 442,907.55 = 272,462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,271.70/442,907.55 = 272,462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,271.70x = 442,907.55 × 272,462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,271.70x = 120,675,521,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,675,521,178.86/295,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,693.15

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