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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,271.42, 686,234.63 and 270,916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,271.42, 686,234.63 and 270,916.92 is: 373,865.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,271.42 : 686,234.63 = 270,916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,271.42/686,234.63 = 270,916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,271.42x = 686,234.63 × 270,916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,271.42x = 185,912,573,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,912,573,034.23/497,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,865.39

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