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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,700.98, 690,967.77 and 274,346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,700.98, 690,967.77 and 274,346.48 is: 378,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,700.98 : 690,967.77 = 274,346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,700.98/690,967.77 = 274,346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,700.98x = 690,967.77 × 274,346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,700.98x = 189,564,575,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,564,575,492.95/500,700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,598.37

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