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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,109.08, 679,117.68 and 274,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,109.08, 679,117.68 and 274,311.96 is: 378,554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,109.08 : 679,117.68 = 274,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,109.08/679,117.68 = 274,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,109.08x = 679,117.68 × 274,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,109.08x = 186,290,101,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,290,101,871.45/492,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,554.49

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