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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,265.08, 745,902.68 and 272,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,265.08, 745,902.68 and 272,503.04 is: 408,757.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,265.08 : 745,902.68 = 272,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,265.08/745,902.68 = 272,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,265.08x = 745,902.68 × 272,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,265.08x = 203,260,742,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,260,742,752.12/497,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,757.33

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