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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,781.81, 771,140.12 and 274,098.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,781.81, 771,140.12 and 274,098.89 is: 411,397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,781.81 : 771,140.12 = 274,098.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,781.81/771,140.12 = 274,098.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,781.81x = 771,140.12 × 274,098.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,781.81x = 211,368,651,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,368,651,483.82/513,781.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,397.70

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