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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,061.93, 495,323.37 and 274,031.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,061.93, 495,323.37 and 274,031.37 is: 378,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,061.93 : 495,323.37 = 274,031.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,061.93/495,323.37 = 274,031.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,061.93x = 495,323.37 × 274,031.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,061.93x = 135,734,141,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,734,141,674.12/359,061.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,024.32

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