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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,592.88, 690,835.76 and 274,238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,592.88, 690,835.76 and 274,238.36 is: 378,458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,592.88 : 690,835.76 = 274,238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,592.88/690,835.76 = 274,238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,592.88x = 690,835.76 × 274,238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,592.88x = 189,453,665,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,453,665,851.75/500,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,458.57

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