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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,342.13, 655,972.16 and 274,138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,342.13, 655,972.16 and 274,138.13 is: 378,310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,342.13 : 655,972.16 = 274,138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,342.13/655,972.16 = 274,138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,342.13x = 655,972.16 × 274,138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,342.13x = 179,826,976,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,826,976,623.91/475,342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,310.63

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