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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,271.60, 686,228.40 and 270,917.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,271.60, 686,228.40 and 270,917.28 is: 373,862.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,271.60 : 686,228.40 = 270,917.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,271.60/686,228.40 = 270,917.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,271.60x = 686,228.40 × 270,917.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,271.60x = 185,911,131,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,911,131,586.75/497,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,862.36

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