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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,147.74, 568,958.68 and 276,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,147.74, 568,958.68 and 276,270.44 is: 381,383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,147.74 : 568,958.68 = 276,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,147.74/568,958.68 = 276,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,147.74x = 568,958.68 × 276,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,147.74x = 157,186,464,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,186,464,865.42/412,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,383.78

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