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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,975.32, 786,823.23 and 272,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,975.32, 786,823.23 and 272,116.40 is: 407,842.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,975.32 : 786,823.23 = 272,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,975.32/786,823.23 = 272,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,975.32x = 786,823.23 × 272,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,975.32x = 214,107,504,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,107,504,783.97/524,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,842.99

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