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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,812.49, 506,718.73 and 274,556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,812.49, 506,718.73 and 274,556.25 is: 411,834.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,812.49 : 506,718.73 = 274,556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,812.49/506,718.73 = 274,556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,812.49x = 506,718.73 × 274,556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,812.49x = 139,122,794,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,122,794,313.56/337,812.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,834.37

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