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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,360.80, 552,022.80 and 272,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,360.80, 552,022.80 and 272,845.60 is: 408,884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,360.80 : 552,022.80 = 272,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,360.80/552,022.80 = 272,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,360.80x = 552,022.80 × 272,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,360.80x = 150,616,992,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,616,992,079.68/368,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,884.42

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