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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,291.75, 664,219.50 and 274,564.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,291.75, 664,219.50 and 274,564.69 is: 378,920.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,291.75 : 664,219.50 = 274,564.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,291.75/664,219.50 = 274,564.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,291.75x = 664,219.50 × 274,564.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,291.75x = 182,371,221,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,371,221,109.46/481,291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,920.31

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