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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,416, 668,494.08 and 272,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,416, 668,494.08 and 272,448 is: 375,978.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,416 : 668,494.08 = 272,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,416/668,494.08 = 272,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,416x = 668,494.08 × 272,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,416x = 182,129,875,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,129,875,107.84/484,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,978.24

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