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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,720.40, 622,080.60 and 272,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,720.40, 622,080.60 and 272,179.60 is: 408,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,720.40 : 622,080.60 = 272,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,720.40/622,080.60 = 272,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,720.40x = 622,080.60 × 272,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,720.40x = 169,317,648,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,317,648,875.76/414,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,269.40

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