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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,635.70, 551,453.55 and 274,323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,635.70, 551,453.55 and 274,323.70 is: 411,485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,635.70 : 551,453.55 = 274,323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,635.70/551,453.55 = 274,323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,635.70x = 551,453.55 × 274,323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,635.70x = 151,276,778,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,276,778,214.14/367,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,485.55

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