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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,353.91, 940,501.88 and 272,100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,353.91, 940,501.88 and 272,100.45 is: 407,921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,353.91 : 940,501.88 = 272,100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,353.91/940,501.88 = 272,100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,353.91x = 940,501.88 × 272,100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,353.91x = 255,910,983,413.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,910,983,413.34/627,353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,921.24

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