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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,461.80, 690,606.18 and 274,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,461.80, 690,606.18 and 274,093.80 is: 378,232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,461.80 : 690,606.18 = 274,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,461.80/690,606.18 = 274,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,461.80x = 690,606.18 × 274,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,461.80x = 189,290,872,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,290,872,179.68/500,461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,232.41

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