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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,758.43, 675,814.77 and 274,922.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,758.43, 675,814.77 and 274,922.13 is: 379,363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,758.43 : 675,814.77 = 274,922.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,758.43/675,814.77 = 274,922.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,758.43x = 675,814.77 × 274,922.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,758.43x = 185,796,436,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,796,436,053.86/489,758.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,363.43

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