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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,985.39, 672,027.32 and 272,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,985.39, 672,027.32 and 272,127.22 is: 375,528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,985.39 : 672,027.32 = 272,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,985.39/672,027.32 = 272,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,985.39x = 672,027.32 × 272,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,985.39x = 182,876,921,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,876,921,634.88/486,985.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,528.56

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