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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,644.48, 672,975.54 and 272,771.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,644.48, 672,975.54 and 272,771.73 is: 376,439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,644.48 : 672,975.54 = 272,771.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,644.48/672,975.54 = 272,771.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,644.48x = 672,975.54 × 272,771.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,644.48x = 183,568,702,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,568,702,293.48/487,644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,439.62

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