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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,719.81, 496,850.37 and 274,141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,719.81, 496,850.37 and 274,141.15 is: 410,608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,719.81 : 496,850.37 = 274,141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,719.81/496,850.37 = 274,141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,719.81x = 496,850.37 × 274,141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,719.81x = 136,207,129,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,207,129,539.57/331,719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,608.97

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