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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,986.67, 629,262.27 and 274,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,986.67, 629,262.27 and 274,706.24 is: 379,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,986.67 : 629,262.27 = 274,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,986.67/629,262.27 = 274,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,986.67x = 629,262.27 × 274,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,986.67x = 172,862,269,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,862,269,019.25/455,986.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,095.01

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