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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,898, 691,239.24 and 274,538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,898, 691,239.24 and 274,538.64 is: 378,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,898 : 691,239.24 = 274,538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,898/691,239.24 = 274,538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,898x = 691,239.24 × 274,538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,898x = 189,771,880,864.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,771,880,864.23/500,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,863.32

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