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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,708.84, 573,295.62 and 272,416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,708.84, 573,295.62 and 272,416.84 is: 375,684.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,708.84 : 573,295.62 = 272,416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,708.84/573,295.62 = 272,416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,708.84x = 573,295.62 × 272,416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,708.84x = 156,175,381,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,175,381,186.24/415,708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,684.53

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