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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,966.60, 536,489.10 and 274,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,966.60, 536,489.10 and 274,446.60 is: 411,316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,966.60 : 536,489.10 = 274,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,966.60/536,489.10 = 274,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,966.60x = 536,489.10 × 274,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,966.60x = 147,237,609,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,237,609,432.06/357,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,316.61

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