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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,766.58, 691,035.33 and 274,407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,766.58, 691,035.33 and 274,407.22 is: 378,669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,766.58 : 691,035.33 = 274,407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,766.58/691,035.33 = 274,407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,766.58x = 691,035.33 × 274,407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,766.58x = 189,625,083,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,625,083,827.08/500,766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,669.61

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