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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,699.20, 619,048.96 and 272,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,699.20, 619,048.96 and 272,424.96 is: 408,637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,699.20 : 619,048.96 = 272,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,699.20/619,048.96 = 272,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,699.20x = 619,048.96 × 272,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,699.20x = 168,644,388,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,644,388,166.04/412,699.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,637.55

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