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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,133.46, 672,275.70 and 272,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,133.46, 672,275.70 and 272,282.58 is: 375,767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,133.46 : 672,275.70 = 272,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,133.46/672,275.70 = 272,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,133.46x = 672,275.70 × 272,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,133.46x = 183,048,962,067.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,048,962,067.31/487,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,767.58

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