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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,588.23, 672,835.20 and 272,686.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,588.23, 672,835.20 and 272,686.77 is: 376,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,588.23 : 672,835.20 = 272,686.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,588.23/672,835.20 = 272,686.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,588.23x = 672,835.20 × 272,686.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,588.23x = 183,473,257,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,473,257,430.30/487,588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,287.30

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