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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,453.69, 679,644.14 and 274,696.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,453.69, 679,644.14 and 274,696.67 is: 379,113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,453.69 : 679,644.14 = 274,696.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,453.69/679,644.14 = 274,696.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,453.69x = 679,644.14 × 274,696.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,453.69x = 186,695,982,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,695,982,043.01/492,453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,113.78

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