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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,004.82, 674,826.20 and 274,144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,004.82, 674,826.20 and 274,144.93 is: 378,319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,004.82 : 674,826.20 = 274,144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,004.82/674,826.20 = 274,144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,004.82x = 674,826.20 × 274,144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,004.82x = 185,000,181,614.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,000,181,614.88/489,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,319.75

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