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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,771.08, 691,041.54 and 274,411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,771.08, 691,041.54 and 274,411.72 is: 378,675.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,771.08 : 691,041.54 = 274,411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,771.08/691,041.54 = 274,411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,771.08x = 691,041.54 × 274,411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,771.08x = 189,629,897,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,629,897,582.85/500,771.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,675.82

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