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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,860.11, 674,614.17 and 274,014.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,860.11, 674,614.17 and 274,014.09 is: 378,132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,860.11 : 674,614.17 = 274,014.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,860.11/674,614.17 = 274,014.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,860.11x = 674,614.17 × 274,014.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,860.11x = 184,853,787,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,853,787,893.66/488,860.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,132.28

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