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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,220.05, 686,163.56 and 270,865.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,220.05, 686,163.56 and 270,865.55 is: 373,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,220.05 : 686,163.56 = 270,865.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,220.05/686,163.56 = 270,865.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,220.05x = 686,163.56 × 270,865.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,220.05x = 185,858,070,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,858,070,430.44/497,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,794.40

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