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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,905.97, 528,573.60 and 272,595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,905.97, 528,573.60 and 272,595.71 is: 376,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,905.97 : 528,573.60 = 272,595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,905.97/528,573.60 = 272,595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,905.97x = 528,573.60 × 272,595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,905.97x = 144,086,895,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,086,895,779.26/382,905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,298.38

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