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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,152.08, 691,587.84 and 274,797.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,152.08, 691,587.84 and 274,797.04 is: 379,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,152.08 : 691,587.84 = 274,797.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,152.08/691,587.84 = 274,797.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,152.08x = 691,587.84 × 274,797.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,152.08x = 190,046,291,331.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,046,291,331.99/501,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,218.80

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