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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,004.40, 414,006.60 and 274,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,004.40, 414,006.60 and 274,254.80 is: 411,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,004.40 : 414,006.60 = 274,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,004.40/414,006.60 = 274,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,004.40x = 414,006.60 × 274,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,004.40x = 113,543,297,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,543,297,281.68/276,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,382.20

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