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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,975.38, 672,013.14 and 272,117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,975.38, 672,013.14 and 272,117.22 is: 375,514.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,975.38 : 672,013.14 = 272,117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,975.38/672,013.14 = 272,117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,975.38x = 672,013.14 × 272,117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,975.38x = 182,866,347,460.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,866,347,460.27/486,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,514.56

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