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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,449.40, 732,674.10 and 274,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,449.40, 732,674.10 and 274,998.20 is: 412,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,449.40 : 732,674.10 = 274,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,449.40/732,674.10 = 274,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,449.40x = 732,674.10 × 274,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,449.40x = 201,484,058,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,484,058,686.62/488,449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,497.30

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