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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,737.16, 637,400.83 and 274,605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,737.16, 637,400.83 and 274,605.07 is: 412,098.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,737.16 : 637,400.83 = 274,605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,737.16/637,400.83 = 274,605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,737.16x = 637,400.83 × 274,605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,737.16x = 175,033,499,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,033,499,540.21/424,737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,098.39

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