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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,309.69, 502,783.51 and 272,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,309.69, 502,783.51 and 272,269.12 is: 375,758.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,309.69 : 502,783.51 = 272,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,309.69/502,783.51 = 272,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,309.69x = 502,783.51 × 272,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,309.69x = 136,892,421,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,892,421,304.29/364,309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,758.39

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