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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,913.26, 379,389.64 and 262,316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,913.26, 379,389.64 and 262,316.14 is: 362,005.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,913.26 : 379,389.64 = 262,316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,913.26/379,389.64 = 262,316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,913.26x = 379,389.64 × 262,316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,913.26x = 99,520,025,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,520,025,920.79/274,913.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,005.19

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