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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,979.53, 672,018.86 and 272,121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,979.53, 672,018.86 and 272,121.36 is: 375,520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,979.53 : 672,018.86 = 272,121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,979.53/672,018.86 = 272,121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,979.53x = 672,018.86 × 272,121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,979.53x = 182,870,689,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,870,689,959.24/486,979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,520.28

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