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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,274.76, 553,668.12 and 272,230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,274.76, 553,668.12 and 272,230.78 is: 375,616.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,274.76 : 553,668.12 = 272,230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,274.76/553,668.12 = 272,230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,274.76x = 553,668.12 × 272,230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,274.76x = 150,725,504,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,725,504,168.73/401,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,616.71

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