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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,753.67, 619,130.63 and 272,479.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,753.67, 619,130.63 and 272,479.49 is: 408,719.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,753.67 : 619,130.63 = 272,479.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,753.67/619,130.63 = 272,479.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,753.67x = 619,130.63 × 272,479.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,753.67x = 168,700,395,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,700,395,891.32/412,753.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,719.32

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