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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,264.73, 553,654.35 and 272,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,264.73, 553,654.35 and 272,220.80 is: 375,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,264.73 : 553,654.35 = 272,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,264.73/553,654.35 = 272,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,264.73x = 553,654.35 × 272,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,264.73x = 150,716,227,312.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,716,227,312.21/401,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,602.98

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