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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,354.46, 691,902.03 and 274,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,354.46, 691,902.03 and 274,999.96 is: 379,517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,354.46 : 691,902.03 = 274,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,354.46/691,902.03 = 274,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,354.46x = 691,902.03 × 274,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,354.46x = 190,273,030,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,273,030,573.92/501,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,517.98

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