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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,546.40, 457,023.60 and 274,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,546.40, 457,023.60 and 274,183.20 is: 410,111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,546.40 : 457,023.60 = 274,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,546.40/457,023.60 = 274,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,546.40x = 457,023.60 × 274,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,546.40x = 125,308,193,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,308,193,123.52/305,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,111.83

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