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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,143.50, 686,058.03 and 270,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,143.50, 686,058.03 and 270,789 is: 373,688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,143.50 : 686,058.03 = 270,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,143.50/686,058.03 = 270,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,143.50x = 686,058.03 × 270,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,143.50x = 185,776,967,885.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,776,967,885.67/497,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,688.82

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