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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,737.08, 691,020.54 and 274,390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,737.08, 691,020.54 and 274,390.68 is: 378,660.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,737.08 : 691,020.54 = 274,390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,737.08/691,020.54 = 274,390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,737.08x = 691,020.54 × 274,390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,737.08x = 189,609,595,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,609,595,864.57/500,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,660.98

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