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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,029.10, 688,543.65 and 272,405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,029.10, 688,543.65 and 272,405.10 is: 408,607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,029.10 : 688,543.65 = 272,405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,029.10/688,543.65 = 272,405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,029.10x = 688,543.65 × 272,405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,029.10x = 187,562,801,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,562,801,832.62/459,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,607.65

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