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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,658.72, 490,987.32 and 274,903.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,658.72, 490,987.32 and 274,903.76 is: 379,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,658.72 : 490,987.32 = 274,903.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,658.72/490,987.32 = 274,903.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,658.72x = 490,987.32 × 274,903.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,658.72x = 134,974,260,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,974,260,380.32/355,658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,504.99

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