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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,082.40, 621,123.60 and 272,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,082.40, 621,123.60 and 272,364.80 is: 408,547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,082.40 : 621,123.60 = 272,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,082.40/621,123.60 = 272,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,082.40x = 621,123.60 × 272,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,082.40x = 169,172,205,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,172,205,089.28/414,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,547.20

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