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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,519.57, 690,717.30 and 274,168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,519.57, 690,717.30 and 274,168.85 is: 378,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,519.57 : 690,717.30 = 274,168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,519.57/690,717.30 = 274,168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,519.57x = 690,717.30 × 274,168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,519.57x = 189,373,164,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,373,164,362.52/500,519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,353.17

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