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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,129.19, 1,016,026.25 and 272,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,129.19, 1,016,026.25 and 272,305.04 is: 408,591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,129.19 : 1,016,026.25 = 272,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,129.19/1,016,026.25 = 272,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,129.19x = 1,016,026.25 × 272,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,129.19x = 276,669,062,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,669,062,205.64/677,129.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,591.25

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