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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,774.42, 500,769.51 and 272,391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,774.42, 500,769.51 and 272,391.38 is: 376,005.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,774.42 : 500,769.51 = 272,391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,774.42/500,769.51 = 272,391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,774.42x = 500,769.51 × 272,391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,774.42x = 136,405,297,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,405,297,890.82/362,774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,005.83

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