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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,263.48, 675,211.51 and 274,386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,263.48, 675,211.51 and 274,386.48 is: 378,668.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,263.48 : 675,211.51 = 274,386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,263.48/675,211.51 = 274,386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,263.48x = 675,211.51 × 274,386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,263.48x = 185,268,909,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,268,909,484.39/489,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,668.99

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