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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,024.90, 1,008,037.35 and 272,856.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,024.90, 1,008,037.35 and 272,856.90 is: 409,285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,024.90 : 1,008,037.35 = 272,856.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,024.90/1,008,037.35 = 272,856.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,024.90x = 1,008,037.35 × 272,856.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,024.90x = 275,049,946,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,049,946,405.22/672,024.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,285.35

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