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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,277.40, 747,416.10 and 274,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,277.40, 747,416.10 and 274,328.60 is: 411,492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,277.40 : 747,416.10 = 274,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,277.40/747,416.10 = 274,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,277.40x = 747,416.10 × 274,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,277.40x = 205,037,612,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,037,612,330.46/498,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,492.90

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