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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,731.93, 396,944.09 and 274,391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,731.93, 396,944.09 and 274,391.23 is: 378,539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,731.93 : 396,944.09 = 274,391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,731.93/396,944.09 = 274,391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,731.93x = 396,944.09 × 274,391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,731.93x = 108,917,977,096.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,917,977,096.33/287,731.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,539.76

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