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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,979.90, 672,019.36 and 272,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,979.90, 672,019.36 and 272,121.73 is: 375,520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,979.90 : 672,019.36 = 272,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,979.90/672,019.36 = 272,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,979.90x = 672,019.36 × 272,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,979.90x = 182,871,067,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,871,067,476.60/486,979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,520.77

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