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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,929.97, 674,721.24 and 274,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,929.97, 674,721.24 and 274,070.08 is: 378,215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,929.97 : 674,721.24 = 274,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,929.97/674,721.24 = 274,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,929.97x = 674,721.24 × 274,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,929.97x = 184,920,905,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,920,905,581.78/488,929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,215.52

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