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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,886.40, 545,829.60 and 274,656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,886.40, 545,829.60 and 274,656.80 is: 411,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,886.40 : 545,829.60 = 274,656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,886.40/545,829.60 = 274,656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,886.40x = 545,829.60 × 274,656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,886.40x = 149,915,811,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,915,811,281.28/363,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,985.20

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