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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,587.80, 607,537.80 and 272,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,587.80, 607,537.80 and 272,055.60 is: 408,524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,587.80 : 607,537.80 = 272,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,587.80/607,537.80 = 272,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,587.80x = 607,537.80 × 272,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,587.80x = 165,284,060,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,284,060,701.68/404,587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,524.58

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