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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,949.61, 671,977.56 and 272,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,949.61, 671,977.56 and 272,091.44 is: 375,478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,949.61 : 671,977.56 = 272,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,949.61/671,977.56 = 272,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,949.61x = 671,977.56 × 272,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,949.61x = 182,839,338,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,839,338,588.20/486,949.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,478.98

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