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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,028.88, 691,418.40 and 274,674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,028.88, 691,418.40 and 274,674.56 is: 379,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,028.88 : 691,418.40 = 274,674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,028.88/691,418.40 = 274,674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,028.88x = 691,418.40 × 274,674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,028.88x = 189,915,044,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,915,044,795.90/501,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,050.10

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