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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,487.49, 677,947.24 and 274,621.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,487.49, 677,947.24 and 274,621.81 is: 411,456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,487.49 : 677,947.24 = 274,621.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,487.49/677,947.24 = 274,621.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,487.49x = 677,947.24 × 274,621.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,487.49x = 186,179,098,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,179,098,133.30/452,487.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,456.90

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