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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,065.68, 672,165.12 and 272,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,065.68, 672,165.12 and 272,206.28 is: 375,652.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,065.68 : 672,165.12 = 272,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,065.68/672,165.12 = 272,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,065.68x = 672,165.12 × 272,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,065.68x = 182,967,566,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,967,566,860.95/487,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,652.76

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