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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,428.24, 690,607.56 and 274,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,428.24, 690,607.56 and 274,086.16 is: 378,247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,428.24 : 690,607.56 = 274,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,428.24/690,607.56 = 274,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,428.24x = 690,607.56 × 274,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,428.24x = 189,285,974,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,285,974,187.37/500,428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,247.99

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