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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,922.28, 674,741.14 and 274,131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,922.28, 674,741.14 and 274,131.54 is: 378,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,922.28 : 674,741.14 = 274,131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,922.28/674,741.14 = 274,131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,922.28x = 674,741.14 × 274,131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,922.28x = 184,967,827,124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,967,827,124.23/488,922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,317.45

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