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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,329.79, 679,450.95 and 274,553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,329.79, 679,450.95 and 274,553.19 is: 378,903.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,329.79 : 679,450.95 = 274,553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,329.79/679,450.95 = 274,553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,329.79x = 679,450.95 × 274,553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,329.79x = 186,545,425,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,545,425,771.03/492,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,903.39

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