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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,339.82, 686,329.05 and 270,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,339.82, 686,329.05 and 270,985.32 is: 373,959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,339.82 : 686,329.05 = 270,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,339.82/686,329.05 = 270,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,339.82x = 686,329.05 × 270,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,339.82x = 185,985,097,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,985,097,239.55/497,339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,959.80

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