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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,708.98, 675,798.39 and 274,849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,708.98, 675,798.39 and 274,849.04 is: 379,291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,708.98 : 675,798.39 = 274,849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,708.98/675,798.39 = 274,849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,708.98x = 675,798.39 × 274,849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,708.98x = 185,742,535,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,742,535,346.05/489,708.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,291.67

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