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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,744.58, 691,004.97 and 274,385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,744.58, 691,004.97 and 274,385.22 is: 378,639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,744.58 : 691,004.97 = 274,385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,744.58/691,004.97 = 274,385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,744.58x = 691,004.97 × 274,385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,744.58x = 189,601,550,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,601,550,714.54/500,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,639.25

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