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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,767.56, 685,521.78 and 270,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,767.56, 685,521.78 and 270,408.20 is: 373,153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,767.56 : 685,521.78 = 270,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,767.56/685,521.78 = 270,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,767.56x = 685,521.78 × 270,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,767.56x = 185,370,710,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,370,710,590.60/496,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,153.82

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