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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,204.60, 1,008,282.60 and 272,834.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,204.60, 1,008,282.60 and 272,834.10 is: 409,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,204.60 : 1,008,282.60 = 272,834.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,204.60/1,008,282.60 = 272,834.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,204.60x = 1,008,282.60 × 272,834.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,204.60x = 275,093,875,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,093,875,716.66/672,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,241.29

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