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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,747.92, 619,122.01 and 272,473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,747.92, 619,122.01 and 272,473.74 is: 408,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,747.92 : 619,122.01 = 272,473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,747.92/619,122.01 = 272,473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,747.92x = 619,122.01 × 272,473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,747.92x = 168,694,486,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,694,486,485.41/412,747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,710.69

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