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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,092.01, 691,451.94 and 272,643.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,092.01, 691,451.94 and 272,643.13 is: 407,969.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,092.01 : 691,451.94 = 272,643.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,092.01/691,451.94 = 272,643.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,092.01x = 691,451.94 × 272,643.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,092.01x = 188,519,623,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,519,623,052.90/462,092.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,969.89

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