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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,189.84, 686,118.48 and 270,835.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,189.84, 686,118.48 and 270,835.34 is: 373,750.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,189.84 : 686,118.48 = 270,835.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,189.84/686,118.48 = 270,835.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,189.84x = 686,118.48 × 270,835.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,189.84x = 185,825,131,811.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,825,131,811.08/497,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,750.86

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