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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,725.08, 691,009.38 and 274,357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,725.08, 691,009.38 and 274,357.08 is: 378,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,725.08 : 691,009.38 = 274,357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,725.08/691,009.38 = 274,357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,725.08x = 691,009.38 × 274,357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,725.08x = 189,583,315,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,583,315,749.41/500,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,617.58

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