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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,273.76, 691,768.56 and 274,918.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,273.76, 691,768.56 and 274,918.72 is: 379,393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,273.76 : 691,768.56 = 274,918.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,273.76/691,768.56 = 274,918.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,273.76x = 691,768.56 × 274,918.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,273.76x = 190,180,127,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,180,127,051.44/501,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,393.74

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