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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,623.45, 551,435.18 and 274,311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,623.45, 551,435.18 and 274,311.45 is: 411,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,623.45 : 551,435.18 = 274,311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,623.45/551,435.18 = 274,311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,623.45x = 551,435.18 × 274,311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,623.45x = 151,264,982,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,264,982,435.25/367,623.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,467.18

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