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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,999.37, 674,851.53 and 274,153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,999.37, 674,851.53 and 274,153.35 is: 378,349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,999.37 : 674,851.53 = 274,153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,999.37/674,851.53 = 274,153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,999.37x = 674,851.53 × 274,153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,999.37x = 185,012,806,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,012,806,331.36/488,999.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,349.78

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