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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,751.75, 691,037.70 and 274,397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,751.75, 691,037.70 and 274,397.25 is: 378,668.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,751.75 : 691,037.70 = 274,397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,751.75/691,037.70 = 274,397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,751.75x = 691,037.70 × 274,397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,751.75x = 189,618,844,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,618,844,526.33/500,751.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,668.36

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