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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,006.80, 486,010.20 and 272,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,006.80, 486,010.20 and 272,685.20 is: 409,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,006.80 : 486,010.20 = 272,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,006.80/486,010.20 = 272,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,006.80x = 486,010.20 × 272,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,006.80x = 132,527,788,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,527,788,589.04/324,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,027.80

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