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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,265.92, 675,176.31 and 274,401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,265.92, 675,176.31 and 274,401.27 is: 378,667.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,265.92 : 675,176.31 = 274,401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,265.92/675,176.31 = 274,401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,265.92x = 675,176.31 × 274,401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,265.92x = 185,269,236,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,269,236,937.91/489,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,667.77

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