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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,911.26, 379,386.88 and 262,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,911.26, 379,386.88 and 262,314.14 is: 362,002.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,911.26 : 379,386.88 = 262,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,911.26/379,386.88 = 262,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,911.26x = 379,386.88 × 262,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,911.26x = 99,518,543,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,518,543,154.48/274,911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,002.43

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