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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,068.80, 726,103.20 and 274,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,068.80, 726,103.20 and 274,116.80 is: 411,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,068.80 : 726,103.20 = 274,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,068.80/726,103.20 = 274,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,068.80x = 726,103.20 × 274,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,068.80x = 199,037,085,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,037,085,653.76/484,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,175.20

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