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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,538.90, 621,808.35 and 274,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,538.90, 621,808.35 and 274,455.70 is: 411,683.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,538.90 : 621,808.35 = 274,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,538.90/621,808.35 = 274,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,538.90x = 621,808.35 × 274,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,538.90x = 170,658,845,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,658,845,965.10/414,538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,683.55

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