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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,423.99, 769,102.41 and 272,739.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,423.99, 769,102.41 and 272,739.11 is: 409,356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,423.99 : 769,102.41 = 272,739.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,423.99/769,102.41 = 272,739.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,423.99x = 769,102.41 × 272,739.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,423.99x = 209,764,302,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,764,302,956.74/512,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,356.92

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