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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,176.94, 691,655.67 and 274,822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,176.94, 691,655.67 and 274,822.44 is: 379,272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,176.94 : 691,655.67 = 274,822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,176.94/691,655.67 = 274,822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,176.94x = 691,655.67 × 274,822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,176.94x = 190,082,498,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,082,498,869.24/501,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,272.24

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