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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,264.67, 686,225.32 and 270,910.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,264.67, 686,225.32 and 270,910.17 is: 373,856.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,264.67 : 686,225.32 = 270,910.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,264.67/686,225.32 = 270,910.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,264.67x = 686,225.32 × 270,910.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,264.67x = 185,905,417,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,905,417,422.23/497,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,856.07

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