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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,219.67, 672,365.84 and 272,368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,219.67, 672,365.84 and 272,368.79 is: 375,870.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,219.67 : 672,365.84 = 272,368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,219.67/672,365.84 = 272,368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,219.67x = 672,365.84 × 272,368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,219.67x = 183,131,465,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,131,465,554.46/487,219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,870.43

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