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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,993.16, 691,366.50 and 274,638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,993.16, 691,366.50 and 274,638.12 is: 378,998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,993.16 : 691,366.50 = 274,638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,993.16/691,366.50 = 274,638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,993.16x = 691,366.50 × 274,638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,993.16x = 189,875,595,790.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,875,595,790.98/500,993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,998.38

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