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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,043.81, 787,986.11 and 272,396.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,043.81, 787,986.11 and 272,396.71 is: 408,813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,043.81 : 787,986.11 = 272,396.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,043.81/787,986.11 = 272,396.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,043.81x = 787,986.11 × 272,396.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,043.81x = 214,644,822,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,644,822,527.72/525,043.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,813.17

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