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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,215, 699,951.68 and 274,640.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,215, 699,951.68 and 274,640.82 is: 379,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,215 : 699,951.68 = 274,640.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,215/699,951.68 = 274,640.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,215x = 699,951.68 × 274,640.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,215x = 192,235,303,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,235,303,355.58/507,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,001.61

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