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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,691.84, 546,303.96 and 274,794.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,691.84, 546,303.96 and 274,794.48 is: 379,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,691.84 : 546,303.96 = 274,794.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,691.84/546,303.96 = 274,794.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,691.84x = 546,303.96 × 274,794.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,691.84x = 150,121,312,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,121,312,610.14/395,691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,389.46

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