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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,128.50, 550,797.33 and 272,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,128.50, 550,797.33 and 272,026.14 is: 375,396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,128.50 : 550,797.33 = 272,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,128.50/550,797.33 = 272,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,128.50x = 550,797.33 × 272,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,128.50x = 149,831,271,602.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,831,271,602.21/399,128.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,396.07

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