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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,968.60, 536,492.10 and 274,448.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,968.60, 536,492.10 and 274,448.60 is: 411,319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,968.60 : 536,492.10 = 274,448.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,968.60/536,492.10 = 274,448.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,968.60x = 536,492.10 × 274,448.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,968.60x = 147,239,505,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,239,505,756.06/357,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,319.61

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