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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,709.19, 675,798.69 and 274,849.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,709.19, 675,798.69 and 274,849.26 is: 379,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,709.19 : 675,798.69 = 274,849.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,709.19/675,798.69 = 274,849.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,709.19x = 675,798.69 × 274,849.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,709.19x = 185,742,766,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,742,766,476.48/489,709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,291.98

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