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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,310.69, 502,784.89 and 272,270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,310.69, 502,784.89 and 272,270.12 is: 375,759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,310.69 : 502,784.89 = 272,270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,310.69/502,784.89 = 272,270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,310.69x = 502,784.89 × 272,270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,310.69x = 136,893,302,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,893,302,334.49/364,310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,759.77

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