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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,519.19, 690,716.78 and 274,168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,519.19, 690,716.78 and 274,168.47 is: 378,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,519.19 : 690,716.78 = 274,168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,519.19/690,716.78 = 274,168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,519.19x = 690,716.78 × 274,168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,519.19x = 189,372,761,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,372,761,405.08/500,519.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,352.65

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