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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,770.58, 691,040.85 and 274,411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,770.58, 691,040.85 and 274,411.22 is: 378,675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,770.58 : 691,040.85 = 274,411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,770.58/691,040.85 = 274,411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,770.58x = 691,040.85 × 274,411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,770.58x = 189,629,362,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,629,362,718.34/500,770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,675.13

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