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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,519.79, 675,548.95 and 274,675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,519.79, 675,548.95 and 274,675.74 is: 379,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,519.79 : 675,548.95 = 274,675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,519.79/675,548.95 = 274,675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,519.79x = 675,548.95 × 274,675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,519.79x = 185,556,909,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,556,909,614.98/489,519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,059.06

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