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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,761.95, 675,824.82 and 274,852.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,761.95, 675,824.82 and 274,852.75 is: 379,270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,761.95 : 675,824.82 = 274,852.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,761.95/675,824.82 = 274,852.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,761.95x = 675,824.82 × 274,852.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,761.95x = 185,752,310,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,752,310,295.26/489,761.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,270.60

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