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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,527.84, 573,227.96 and 272,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,527.84, 573,227.96 and 272,224.80 is: 375,538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,527.84 : 573,227.96 = 272,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,527.84/573,227.96 = 272,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,527.84x = 573,227.96 × 272,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,527.84x = 156,046,866,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,046,866,765.41/415,527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,538.90

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