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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,286.19, 568,703.46 and 272,584.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,286.19, 568,703.46 and 272,584.29 is: 376,000.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,286.19 : 568,703.46 = 272,584.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,286.19/568,703.46 = 272,584.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,286.19x = 568,703.46 × 272,584.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,286.19x = 155,019,628,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,019,628,864.64/412,286.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,000.05

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