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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,129.34, 672,240.97 and 272,264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,129.34, 672,240.97 and 272,264.79 is: 375,726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,129.34 : 672,240.97 = 272,264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,129.34/672,240.97 = 272,264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,129.34x = 672,240.97 × 272,264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,129.34x = 183,027,549,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,027,549,387.68/487,129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,726.80

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