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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,129, 924,298.59 and 274,696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,129, 924,298.59 and 274,696.32 is: 412,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,129 : 924,298.59 = 274,696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,129/924,298.59 = 274,696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,129x = 924,298.59 × 274,696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,129x = 253,901,421,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,901,421,254.19/616,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,091.33

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