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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,712.40, 415,068.60 and 274,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,712.40, 415,068.60 and 274,962.80 is: 412,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,712.40 : 415,068.60 = 274,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,712.40/415,068.60 = 274,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,712.40x = 415,068.60 × 274,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,712.40x = 114,128,424,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,128,424,448.08/276,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,444.20

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