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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,991.20, 727,486.80 and 272,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,991.20, 727,486.80 and 272,414.80 is: 408,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,991.20 : 727,486.80 = 272,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,991.20/727,486.80 = 272,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,991.20x = 727,486.80 × 272,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,991.20x = 198,178,171,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,178,171,124.64/484,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,622.20

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