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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,375.76, 690,511.56 and 274,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,375.76, 690,511.56 and 274,021.20 is: 378,145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,375.76 : 690,511.56 = 274,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,375.76/690,511.56 = 274,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,375.76x = 690,511.56 × 274,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,375.76x = 189,214,806,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,214,806,285.07/500,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,145.43

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