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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,920.36, 573,705.84 and 272,689.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,920.36, 573,705.84 and 272,689.68 is: 376,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,920.36 : 573,705.84 = 272,689.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,920.36/573,705.84 = 272,689.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,920.36x = 573,705.84 × 272,689.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,920.36x = 156,443,661,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,443,661,923.73/415,920.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,138.50

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