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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,051.26, 544,173.33 and 274,016.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,051.26, 544,173.33 and 274,016.06 is: 410,719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,051.26 : 544,173.33 = 274,016.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,051.26/544,173.33 = 274,016.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,051.26x = 544,173.33 × 274,016.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,051.26x = 149,112,231,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,112,231,843.68/363,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,719.50

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