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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,755.17, 619,132.89 and 272,480.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,755.17, 619,132.89 and 272,480.99 is: 408,721.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,755.17 : 619,132.89 = 272,480.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,755.17/619,132.89 = 272,480.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,755.17x = 619,132.89 × 272,480.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,755.17x = 168,701,942,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,701,942,808.76/412,755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,721.57

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