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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,302.50, 1,297,953.76 and 274,326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,302.50, 1,297,953.76 and 274,326.50 is: 411,489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,302.50 : 1,297,953.76 = 274,326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,302.50/1,297,953.76 = 274,326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,302.50x = 1,297,953.76 × 274,326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,302.50x = 356,063,112,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,063,112,142.64/865,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,489.75

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