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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,954.08, 745,354.72 and 272,425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,954.08, 745,354.72 and 272,425.76 is: 408,596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,954.08 : 745,354.72 = 272,425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,954.08/745,354.72 = 272,425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,954.08x = 745,354.72 × 272,425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,954.08x = 203,053,826,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,053,826,065.59/496,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,596.76

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