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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,646.29, 675,715.83 and 274,837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,646.29, 675,715.83 and 274,837.02 is: 379,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,646.29 : 675,715.83 = 274,837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,646.29/675,715.83 = 274,837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,646.29x = 675,715.83 × 274,837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,646.29x = 185,711,725,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,711,725,084.03/489,646.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,277.30

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