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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,282.24, 940,921.92 and 272,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,282.24, 940,921.92 and 272,250.24 is: 408,374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,282.24 : 940,921.92 = 272,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,282.24/940,921.92 = 272,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,282.24x = 940,921.92 × 272,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,282.24x = 256,166,218,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,166,218,541.26/627,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,374.74

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