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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,046.97, 581,302.20 and 274,011.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,046.97, 581,302.20 and 274,011.90 is: 378,303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,046.97 : 581,302.20 = 274,011.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,046.97/581,302.20 = 274,011.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,046.97x = 581,302.20 × 274,011.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,046.97x = 159,283,720,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,283,720,296.18/421,046.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,303.92

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