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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,470.85, 700,310.31 and 274,898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,470.85, 700,310.31 and 274,898.32 is: 379,359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,470.85 : 700,310.31 = 274,898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,470.85/700,310.31 = 274,898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,470.85x = 700,310.31 × 274,898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,470.85x = 192,514,127,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,514,127,697.68/507,470.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,359.97

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