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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,455.70, 679,646.90 and 274,698.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,455.70, 679,646.90 and 274,698.68 is: 379,116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,455.70 : 679,646.90 = 274,698.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,455.70/679,646.90 = 274,698.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,455.70x = 679,646.90 × 274,698.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,455.70x = 186,698,101,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,698,101,524.36/492,455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,116.54

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