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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,023.68, 641,753.76 and 274,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,023.68, 641,753.76 and 274,045.12 is: 378,194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,023.68 : 641,753.76 = 274,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,023.68/641,753.76 = 274,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,023.68x = 641,753.76 × 274,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,023.68x = 175,869,486,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,869,486,169.65/465,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,194.69

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