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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,015.62, 674,874.03 and 274,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,015.62, 674,874.03 and 274,169.60 is: 378,372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,015.62 : 674,874.03 = 274,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,015.62/674,874.03 = 274,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,015.62x = 674,874.03 × 274,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,015.62x = 185,029,942,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,029,942,855.49/489,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,372.25

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