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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,597.38, 662,774.97 and 274,446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,597.38, 662,774.97 and 274,446.10 is: 410,973.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,597.38 : 662,774.97 = 274,446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,597.38/662,774.97 = 274,446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,597.38x = 662,774.97 × 274,446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,597.38x = 181,896,005,694.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,896,005,694.12/442,597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,973.98

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