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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,700.96, 675,853.27 and 274,852.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,700.96, 675,853.27 and 274,852.78 is: 379,333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,700.96 : 675,853.27 = 274,852.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,700.96/675,853.27 = 274,852.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,700.96x = 675,853.27 × 274,852.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,700.96x = 185,760,147,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,760,147,754.83/489,700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,333.85

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