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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,266.67, 686,228.08 and 270,912.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,266.67, 686,228.08 and 270,912.17 is: 373,858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,266.67 : 686,228.08 = 270,912.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,266.67/686,228.08 = 270,912.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,266.67x = 686,228.08 × 270,912.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,266.67x = 185,907,538,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,907,538,267.73/497,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,858.84

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