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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,278.92, 675,194.26 and 274,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,278.92, 675,194.26 and 274,414.28 is: 378,685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,278.92 : 675,194.26 = 274,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,278.92/675,194.26 = 274,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,278.92x = 675,194.26 × 274,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,278.92x = 185,282,946,718.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,282,946,718.03/489,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,685.73

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