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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,231.60, 726,347.40 and 274,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,231.60, 726,347.40 and 274,279.60 is: 411,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,231.60 : 726,347.40 = 274,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,231.60/726,347.40 = 274,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,231.60x = 726,347.40 × 274,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,231.60x = 199,222,274,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,222,274,333.04/484,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,419.40

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