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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,982.57, 752,824.54 and 274,928.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,982.57, 752,824.54 and 274,928.89 is: 411,491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,982.57 : 752,824.54 = 274,928.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,982.57/752,824.54 = 274,928.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,982.57x = 752,824.54 × 274,928.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,982.57x = 206,973,213,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,973,213,772.32/502,982.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,491.83

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