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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,907.47, 528,575.67 and 272,597.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,907.47, 528,575.67 and 272,597.21 is: 376,300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,907.47 : 528,575.67 = 272,597.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,907.47/528,575.67 = 272,597.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,907.47x = 528,575.67 × 272,597.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,907.47x = 144,088,252,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,088,252,915.88/382,907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,300.45

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