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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,426.24, 690,604.80 and 274,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,426.24, 690,604.80 and 274,084.16 is: 378,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,426.24 : 690,604.80 = 274,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,426.24/690,604.80 = 274,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,426.24x = 690,604.80 × 274,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,426.24x = 189,283,836,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,283,836,499.97/500,426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,245.23

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