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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,140.16, 691,580.16 and 274,785.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,140.16, 691,580.16 and 274,785.12 is: 379,207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,140.16 : 691,580.16 = 274,785.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,140.16/691,580.16 = 274,785.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,140.16x = 691,580.16 × 274,785.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,140.16x = 190,035,937,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,035,937,255.22/501,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,207.16

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