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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,904.60, 607,356.90 and 272,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,904.60, 607,356.90 and 272,194.20 is: 408,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,904.60 : 607,356.90 = 272,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,904.60/607,356.90 = 272,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,904.60x = 607,356.90 × 272,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,904.60x = 165,319,025,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,319,025,509.98/404,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,291.30

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