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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,684.60, 675,748.44 and 274,828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,684.60, 675,748.44 and 274,828.08 is: 379,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,684.60 : 675,748.44 = 274,828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,684.60/675,748.44 = 274,828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,684.60x = 675,748.44 × 274,828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,684.60x = 185,714,646,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,714,646,328.20/489,684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,253.60

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