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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,010.36, 583,885.02 and 272,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,010.36, 583,885.02 and 272,107.36 is: 375,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,010.36 : 583,885.02 = 272,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,010.36/583,885.02 = 272,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,010.36x = 583,885.02 × 272,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,010.36x = 158,879,411,335.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,879,411,335.75/423,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,592.25

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