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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,716.88, 573,306.64 and 272,424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,716.88, 573,306.64 and 272,424.88 is: 375,695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,716.88 : 573,306.64 = 272,424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,716.88/573,306.64 = 272,424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,716.88x = 573,306.64 × 272,424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,716.88x = 156,182,992,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,182,992,605.20/415,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,695.58

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