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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,511.27, 489,465.11 and 272,694.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,511.27, 489,465.11 and 272,694.23 is: 376,502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,511.27 : 489,465.11 = 272,694.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,511.27/489,465.11 = 272,694.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,511.27x = 489,465.11 × 272,694.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,511.27x = 133,474,311,283.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,474,311,283.32/354,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,502.31

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