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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,703.98, 690,971.92 and 274,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,703.98, 690,971.92 and 274,349.48 is: 378,602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,703.98 : 690,971.92 = 274,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,703.98/690,971.92 = 274,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,703.98x = 690,971.92 × 274,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,703.98x = 189,567,786,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,567,786,946.60/500,703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,602.52

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