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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,176, 668,162.88 and 272,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,176, 668,162.88 and 272,208 is: 375,647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,176 : 668,162.88 = 272,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,176/668,162.88 = 272,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,176x = 668,162.88 × 272,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,176x = 181,879,281,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,879,281,239.04/484,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,647.04

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