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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,493.93, 563,325.82 and 272,533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,493.93, 563,325.82 and 272,533.41 is: 375,832.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,493.93 : 563,325.82 = 272,533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,493.93/563,325.82 = 272,533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,493.93x = 563,325.82 × 272,533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,493.93x = 153,525,106,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,525,106,665.65/408,493.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,832.04

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