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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,122.20, 448,683.30 and 272,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,122.20, 448,683.30 and 272,878.20 is: 409,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,122.20 : 448,683.30 = 272,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,122.20/448,683.30 = 272,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,122.20x = 448,683.30 × 272,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,122.20x = 122,435,891,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,435,891,274.06/299,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,317.30

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