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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,640.79, 618,961.19 and 272,366.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,640.79, 618,961.19 and 272,366.61 is: 408,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,640.79 : 618,961.19 = 272,366.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,640.79/618,961.19 = 272,366.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,640.79x = 618,961.19 × 272,366.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,640.79x = 168,584,359,680.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,584,359,680.03/412,640.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,549.92

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