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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,230.60, 726,345.90 and 274,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,230.60, 726,345.90 and 274,278.60 is: 411,417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,230.60 : 726,345.90 = 274,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,230.60/726,345.90 = 274,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,230.60x = 726,345.90 × 274,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,230.60x = 199,221,136,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,221,136,567.74/484,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,417.90

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