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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,759.72, 675,878.44 and 274,915.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,759.72, 675,878.44 and 274,915.32 is: 379,388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,759.72 : 675,878.44 = 274,915.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,759.72/675,878.44 = 274,915.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,759.72x = 675,878.44 × 274,915.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,759.72x = 185,809,337,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,809,337,613.70/489,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,388.77

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