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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,708.22, 486,405.78 and 272,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,708.22, 486,405.78 and 272,007.92 is: 375,115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,708.22 : 486,405.78 = 272,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,708.22/486,405.78 = 272,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,708.22x = 486,405.78 × 272,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,708.22x = 132,306,222,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,306,222,061.75/352,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,115.23

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