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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,003.64, 691,394.70 and 274,635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,003.64, 691,394.70 and 274,635.64 is: 379,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,003.64 : 691,394.70 = 274,635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,003.64/691,394.70 = 274,635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,003.64x = 691,394.70 × 274,635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,003.64x = 189,881,625,927.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,881,625,927.11/501,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,002.49

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