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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,439.16, 690,580.38 and 274,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,439.16, 690,580.38 and 274,079.80 is: 378,216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,439.16 : 690,580.38 = 274,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,439.16/690,580.38 = 274,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,439.16x = 690,580.38 × 274,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,439.16x = 189,274,132,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,274,132,434.32/500,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,216.07

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