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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,265.93, 553,656.01 and 272,221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,265.93, 553,656.01 and 272,221.99 is: 375,604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,265.93 : 553,656.01 = 272,221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,265.93/553,656.01 = 272,221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,265.93x = 553,656.01 × 272,221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,265.93x = 150,717,340,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,717,340,817.66/401,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,604.63

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