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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,279.70, 550,919.55 and 272,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,279.70, 550,919.55 and 272,801.30 is: 409,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,279.70 : 550,919.55 = 272,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,279.70/550,919.55 = 272,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,279.70x = 550,919.55 × 272,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,279.70x = 150,291,569,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,291,569,435.42/367,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,201.95

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