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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,563.89, 690,795.42 and 274,209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,563.89, 690,795.42 and 274,209.39 is: 378,418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,563.89 : 690,795.42 = 274,209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,563.89/690,795.42 = 274,209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,563.89x = 690,795.42 × 274,209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,563.89x = 189,422,590,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,422,590,732.99/500,563.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,418.41

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