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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,179.56, 575,544.98 and 272,155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,179.56, 575,544.98 and 272,155.84 is: 375,468.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,179.56 : 575,544.98 = 272,155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,179.56/575,544.98 = 272,155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,179.56x = 575,544.98 × 272,155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,179.56x = 156,637,927,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,637,927,489.68/417,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,468.84

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