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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,023.90, 1,008,035.85 and 272,855.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,023.90, 1,008,035.85 and 272,855.90 is: 409,283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,023.90 : 1,008,035.85 = 272,855.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,023.90/1,008,035.85 = 272,855.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,023.90x = 1,008,035.85 × 272,855.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,023.90x = 275,048,529,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,048,529,084.02/672,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,283.85

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