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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,569.54, 690,788.40 and 274,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,569.54, 690,788.40 and 274,215.04 is: 378,418.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,569.54 : 690,788.40 = 274,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,569.54/690,788.40 = 274,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,569.54x = 690,788.40 × 274,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,569.54x = 189,424,568,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,424,568,737.54/500,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,418.09

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