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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,212.44, 691,704.66 and 274,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,212.44, 691,704.66 and 274,858 is: 379,321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,212.44 : 691,704.66 = 274,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,212.44/691,704.66 = 274,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,212.44x = 691,704.66 × 274,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,212.44x = 190,120,559,438.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,120,559,438.28/501,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,321.31

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