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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,798.92, 691,120.20 and 274,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,798.92, 691,120.20 and 274,444.44 is: 378,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,798.92 : 691,120.20 = 274,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,798.92/691,120.20 = 274,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,798.92x = 691,120.20 × 274,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,798.92x = 189,674,096,261.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,674,096,261.69/500,798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,743.02

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