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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,199.32, 672,335.95 and 272,339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,199.32, 672,335.95 and 272,339.26 is: 375,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,199.32 : 672,335.95 = 272,339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,199.32/672,335.95 = 272,339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,199.32x = 672,335.95 × 272,339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,199.32x = 183,103,475,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,103,475,094.40/487,199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,828.68

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