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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,184.16, 664,010.46 and 274,460.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,184.16, 664,010.46 and 274,460.73 is: 378,742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,184.16 : 664,010.46 = 274,460.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,184.16/664,010.46 = 274,460.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,184.16x = 664,010.46 × 274,460.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,184.16x = 182,244,795,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,244,795,579.24/481,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,742.30

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