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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,197.72, 686,134.02 and 270,838.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,197.72, 686,134.02 and 270,838.36 is: 373,757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,197.72 : 686,134.02 = 270,838.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,197.72/686,134.02 = 270,838.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,197.72x = 686,134.02 × 270,838.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,197.72x = 185,831,412,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,831,412,717.01/497,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,757.57

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