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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,286.44, 691,778.70 and 274,933.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,286.44, 691,778.70 and 274,933.56 is: 379,410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,286.44 : 691,778.70 = 274,933.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,286.44/691,778.70 = 274,933.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,286.44x = 691,778.70 × 274,933.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,286.44x = 190,193,180,723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,193,180,723.17/501,286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,410.18

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