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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,520.79, 675,550.33 and 274,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,520.79, 675,550.33 and 274,676.74 is: 379,060.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,520.79 : 675,550.33 = 274,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,520.79/675,550.33 = 274,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,520.79x = 675,550.33 × 274,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,520.79x = 185,557,962,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,557,962,350.32/489,520.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,060.43

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