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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,392.82, 675,393.12 and 274,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,392.82, 675,393.12 and 274,546.80 is: 378,891.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,392.82 : 675,393.12 = 274,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,392.82/675,393.12 = 274,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,392.82x = 675,393.12 × 274,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,392.82x = 185,427,019,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,427,019,838.02/489,392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,891.99

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