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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,006.20, 1,007,231.70 and 272,449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,006.20, 1,007,231.70 and 272,449.40 is: 408,358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,006.20 : 1,007,231.70 = 272,449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,006.20/1,007,231.70 = 272,449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,006.20x = 1,007,231.70 × 272,449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,006.20x = 274,419,672,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,419,672,325.98/672,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,358.84

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