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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,307.98, 501,504.52 and 272,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,307.98, 501,504.52 and 272,926.12 is: 376,742.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,307.98 : 501,504.52 = 272,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,307.98/501,504.52 = 272,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,307.98x = 501,504.52 × 272,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,307.98x = 136,873,682,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,873,682,806.06/363,307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,742.85

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