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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,230.40, 747,345.60 and 274,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,230.40, 747,345.60 and 274,281.60 is: 411,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,230.40 : 747,345.60 = 274,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,230.40/747,345.60 = 274,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,230.40x = 747,345.60 × 274,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,230.40x = 204,983,146,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,983,146,920.96/498,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,422.40

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