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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,085.72, 674,929.65 and 274,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,085.72, 674,929.65 and 274,225.12 is: 378,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,085.72 : 674,929.65 = 274,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,085.72/674,929.65 = 274,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,085.72x = 674,929.65 × 274,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,085.72x = 185,082,664,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,082,664,262.81/489,085.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,425.82

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