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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,016.62, 674,875.40 and 274,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,016.62, 674,875.40 and 274,170.60 is: 378,373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,016.62 : 674,875.40 = 274,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,016.62/674,875.40 = 274,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,016.62x = 674,875.40 × 274,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,016.62x = 185,030,991,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,030,991,972.39/489,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,373.63

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