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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,428.92, 632,697.69 and 274,674.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,428.92, 632,697.69 and 274,674.74 is: 379,090.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,428.92 : 632,697.69 = 274,674.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,428.92/632,697.69 = 274,674.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,428.92x = 632,697.69 × 274,674.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,428.92x = 173,786,070,335.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,786,070,335.86/458,428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,090.55

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