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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,276.40, 438,414.60 and 274,561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,276.40, 438,414.60 and 274,561.70 is: 411,842.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,276.40 : 438,414.60 = 274,561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,276.40/438,414.60 = 274,561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,276.40x = 438,414.60 × 274,561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,276.40x = 120,371,857,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,371,857,880.82/292,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,842.55

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