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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,565.39, 690,797.49 and 274,210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,565.39, 690,797.49 and 274,210.89 is: 378,420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,565.39 : 690,797.49 = 274,210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,565.39/690,797.49 = 274,210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,565.39x = 690,797.49 × 274,210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,565.39x = 189,424,194,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,424,194,542.67/500,565.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,420.48

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