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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,006.37, 583,879.50 and 272,103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,006.37, 583,879.50 and 272,103.37 is: 375,586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,006.37 : 583,879.50 = 272,103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,006.37/583,879.50 = 272,103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,006.37x = 583,879.50 × 272,103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,006.37x = 158,875,578,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,875,578,164.22/423,006.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,586.73

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