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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,773.40, 675,955.50 and 272,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,773.40, 675,955.50 and 272,031 is: 375,440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,773.40 : 675,955.50 = 272,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,773.40/675,955.50 = 272,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,773.40x = 675,955.50 × 272,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,773.40x = 183,880,850,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,880,850,620.50/489,773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,440.66

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