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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,598.61, 679,824.59 and 274,875.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,598.61, 679,824.59 and 274,875.74 is: 379,350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,598.61 : 679,824.59 = 274,875.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,598.61/679,824.59 = 274,875.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,598.61x = 679,824.59 × 274,875.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,598.61x = 186,867,282,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,867,282,472.95/492,598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,350.00

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