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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,179.81, 432,913.37 and 274,485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,179.81, 432,913.37 and 274,485.25 is: 409,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,179.81 : 432,913.37 = 274,485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,179.81/432,913.37 = 274,485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,179.81x = 432,913.37 × 274,485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,179.81x = 118,828,334,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,828,334,592.79/290,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,498.97

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