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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,189.43, 672,309.55 and 272,354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,189.43, 672,309.55 and 272,354.75 is: 375,842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,189.43 : 672,309.55 = 272,354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,189.43/672,309.55 = 272,354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,189.43x = 672,309.55 × 272,354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,189.43x = 183,106,699,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,106,699,412.86/487,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,842.92

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