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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,597.71, 675,711.99 and 274,750.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,597.71, 675,711.99 and 274,750.47 is: 379,193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,597.71 : 675,711.99 = 274,750.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,597.71/675,711.99 = 274,750.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,597.71x = 675,711.99 × 274,750.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,597.71x = 185,652,186,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,652,186,837.14/489,597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,193.34

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