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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,060.02, 495,320.61 and 274,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,060.02, 495,320.61 and 274,029.46 is: 378,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,060.02 : 495,320.61 = 274,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,060.02/495,320.61 = 274,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,060.02x = 495,320.61 × 274,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,060.02x = 135,732,439,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,732,439,285.17/359,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,021.59

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