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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,241.56, 672,398.34 and 272,393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,241.56, 672,398.34 and 272,393.56 is: 375,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,241.56 : 672,398.34 = 272,393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,241.56/672,398.34 = 272,393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,241.56x = 672,398.34 × 272,393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,241.56x = 183,156,977,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,156,977,570.69/487,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,905.90

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