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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,932.93, 589,442.33 and 274,037.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,932.93, 589,442.33 and 274,037.33 is: 378,347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,932.93 : 589,442.33 = 274,037.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,932.93/589,442.33 = 274,037.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,932.93x = 589,442.33 × 274,037.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,932.93x = 161,529,200,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,529,200,931.99/426,932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,347.95

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