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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,296.24, 940,942.92 and 272,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,296.24, 940,942.92 and 272,264.24 is: 408,395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,296.24 : 940,942.92 = 272,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,296.24/940,942.92 = 272,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,296.24x = 940,942.92 × 272,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,296.24x = 256,185,108,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,185,108,997.18/627,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,395.73

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