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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,644.17, 618,966.27 and 272,369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,644.17, 618,966.27 and 272,369.99 is: 408,554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,644.17 : 618,966.27 = 272,369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,644.17/618,966.27 = 272,369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,644.17x = 618,966.27 × 272,369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,644.17x = 168,587,833,675.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,587,833,675.41/412,644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,554.99

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