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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,522.69, 690,721.61 and 274,171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,522.69, 690,721.61 and 274,171.97 is: 378,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,522.69 : 690,721.61 = 274,171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,522.69/690,721.61 = 274,171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,522.69x = 690,721.61 × 274,171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,522.69x = 189,376,504,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,376,504,535.27/500,522.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,357.48

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