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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,269.76, 691,763.04 and 274,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,269.76, 691,763.04 and 274,914.72 is: 379,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,269.76 : 691,763.04 = 274,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,269.76/691,763.04 = 274,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,269.76x = 691,763.04 × 274,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,269.76x = 190,175,842,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,175,842,447.95/501,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,388.22

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