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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,755.93, 675,811.32 and 274,919.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,755.93, 675,811.32 and 274,919.63 is: 379,359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,755.93 : 675,811.32 = 274,919.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,755.93/675,811.32 = 274,919.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,755.93x = 675,811.32 × 274,919.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,755.93x = 185,793,798,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,793,798,044.21/489,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,359.98

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