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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,779.59, 454,474.77 and 274,875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,779.59, 454,474.77 and 274,875.84 is: 413,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,779.59 : 454,474.77 = 274,875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,779.59/454,474.77 = 274,875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,779.59x = 454,474.77 × 274,875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,779.59x = 124,924,134,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,924,134,162.56/301,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,958.20

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