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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,281.20, 550,921.80 and 272,802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,281.20, 550,921.80 and 272,802.80 is: 409,204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,281.20 : 550,921.80 = 272,802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,281.20/550,921.80 = 272,802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,281.20x = 550,921.80 × 272,802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,281.20x = 150,293,009,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,293,009,621.04/367,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,204.20

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