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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,435.30, 791,577.13 and 274,791.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,435.30, 791,577.13 and 274,791.23 is: 412,407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,435.30 : 791,577.13 = 274,791.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,435.30/791,577.13 = 274,791.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,435.30x = 791,577.13 × 274,791.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,435.30x = 217,518,457,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,518,457,256.83/527,435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,407.85

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