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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,928.08, 691,292.80 and 274,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,928.08, 691,292.80 and 274,586 is: 378,935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,928.08 : 691,292.80 = 274,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,928.08/691,292.80 = 274,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,928.08x = 691,292.80 × 274,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,928.08x = 189,819,324,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,819,324,780.80/500,928.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,935.29

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