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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,239.76, 675,120.84 and 274,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,239.76, 675,120.84 and 274,364.24 is: 378,605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,239.76 : 675,120.84 = 274,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,239.76/675,120.84 = 274,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,239.76x = 675,120.84 × 274,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,239.76x = 185,229,016,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,229,016,174.76/489,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,605.81

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