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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,082.81, 685,974.24 and 270,728.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,082.81, 685,974.24 and 270,728.31 is: 373,605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,082.81 : 685,974.24 = 270,728.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,082.81/685,974.24 = 270,728.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,082.81x = 685,974.24 × 270,728.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,082.81x = 185,712,646,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,712,646,698.73/497,082.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,605.05

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