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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,852.16, 675,949.76 and 274,950.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,852.16, 675,949.76 and 274,950.25 is: 379,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,852.16 : 675,949.76 = 274,950.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,852.16/675,949.76 = 274,950.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,852.16x = 675,949.76 × 274,950.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,852.16x = 185,852,553,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,852,553,465.88/489,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,405.40

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