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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,948.06, 685,565.48 and 274,788.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,948.06, 685,565.48 and 274,788.52 is: 412,269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,948.06 : 685,565.48 = 274,788.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,948.06/685,565.48 = 274,788.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,948.06x = 685,565.48 × 274,788.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,948.06x = 188,385,523,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,385,523,612.29/456,948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,269.01

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