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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,783.20, 434,674.80 and 274,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,783.20, 434,674.80 and 274,231.20 is: 411,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,783.20 : 434,674.80 = 274,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,783.20/434,674.80 = 274,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,783.20x = 434,674.80 × 274,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,783.20x = 119,201,392,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,201,392,013.76/289,783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,346.80

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