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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,644.40, 423,966.60 and 274,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,644.40, 423,966.60 and 274,452.40 is: 411,678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,644.40 : 423,966.60 = 274,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,644.40/423,966.60 = 274,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,644.40x = 423,966.60 × 274,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,644.40x = 116,358,650,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,358,650,889.84/282,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,678.60

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