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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,014.40, 1,008,021.60 and 272,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,014.40, 1,008,021.60 and 272,846.40 is: 409,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,014.40 : 1,008,021.60 = 272,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,014.40/1,008,021.60 = 272,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,014.40x = 1,008,021.60 × 272,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,014.40x = 275,035,064,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,035,064,682.24/672,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,269.60

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