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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,719.86, 505,914.09 and 274,611.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,719.86, 505,914.09 and 274,611.23 is: 411,375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,719.86 : 505,914.09 = 274,611.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,719.86/505,914.09 = 274,611.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,719.86x = 505,914.09 × 274,611.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,719.86x = 138,929,690,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,929,690,529.23/337,719.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,375.54

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