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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,645.40, 423,968.10 and 274,453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,645.40, 423,968.10 and 274,453.40 is: 411,680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,645.40 : 423,968.10 = 274,453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,645.40/423,968.10 = 274,453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,645.40x = 423,968.10 × 274,453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,645.40x = 116,359,486,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,359,486,536.54/282,645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,680.10

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