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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,044.74, 679,044.40 and 274,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,044.74, 679,044.40 and 274,267.68 is: 378,502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,044.74 : 679,044.40 = 274,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,044.74/679,044.40 = 274,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,044.74x = 679,044.40 × 274,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,044.74x = 186,239,932,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,239,932,204.99/492,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,502.03

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