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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,764.14, 528,378.12 and 272,454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,764.14, 528,378.12 and 272,454.59 is: 376,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,764.14 : 528,378.12 = 272,454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,764.14/528,378.12 = 272,454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,764.14x = 528,378.12 × 272,454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,764.14x = 143,959,041,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,959,041,407.68/382,764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,103.79

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