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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,254.40, 458,085.60 and 274,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,254.40, 458,085.60 and 274,891.20 is: 411,173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,254.40 : 458,085.60 = 274,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,254.40/458,085.60 = 274,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,254.40x = 458,085.60 × 274,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,254.40x = 125,923,700,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,923,700,286.72/306,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,173.52

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