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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,711.23, 690,981.92 and 274,356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,711.23, 690,981.92 and 274,356.73 is: 378,612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,711.23 : 690,981.92 = 274,356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,711.23/690,981.92 = 274,356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,711.23x = 690,981.92 × 274,356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,711.23x = 189,575,540,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,575,540,060.32/500,711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,612.52

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