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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,469.85, 700,308.93 and 274,897.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,469.85, 700,308.93 and 274,897.32 is: 379,358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,469.85 : 700,308.93 = 274,897.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,469.85/700,308.93 = 274,897.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,469.85x = 700,308.93 × 274,897.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,469.85x = 192,513,048,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,513,048,029.07/507,469.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,358.60

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