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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,836.57, 675,996.87 and 272,046.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,836.57, 675,996.87 and 272,046.10 is: 375,436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,836.57 : 675,996.87 = 272,046.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,836.57/675,996.87 = 272,046.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,836.57x = 675,996.87 × 272,046.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,836.57x = 183,902,311,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,902,311,955.76/489,836.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,436.06

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