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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,621.20, 608,431.80 and 272,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,621.20, 608,431.80 and 272,910.80 is: 409,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,621.20 : 608,431.80 = 272,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,621.20/608,431.80 = 272,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,621.20x = 608,431.80 × 272,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,621.20x = 166,047,609,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,047,609,283.44/405,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,366.20

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