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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,829.70, 727,244.55 and 274,877.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,829.70, 727,244.55 and 274,877.70 is: 412,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,829.70 : 727,244.55 = 274,877.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,829.70/727,244.55 = 274,877.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,829.70x = 727,244.55 × 274,877.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,829.70x = 199,903,309,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,903,309,241.54/484,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,316.55

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