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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,277.20, 941,002.20 and 272,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,277.20, 941,002.20 and 272,281.20 is: 408,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,277.20 : 941,002.20 = 272,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,277.20/941,002.20 = 272,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,277.20x = 941,002.20 × 272,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,277.20x = 256,217,208,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,217,208,218.64/627,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,459.30

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