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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,998.64, 678,961.51 and 274,221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,998.64, 678,961.51 and 274,221.35 is: 378,427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,998.64 : 678,961.51 = 274,221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,998.64/678,961.51 = 274,221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,998.64x = 678,961.51 × 274,221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,998.64x = 186,185,742,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,185,742,882.09/491,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,427.35

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