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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,256.60, 619,228.80 and 272,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,256.60, 619,228.80 and 272,851.20 is: 408,843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,256.60 : 619,228.80 = 272,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,256.60/619,228.80 = 272,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,256.60x = 619,228.80 × 272,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,256.60x = 168,957,321,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,957,321,154.56/413,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,843.61

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