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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,364.56, 689,123.04 and 273,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,364.56, 689,123.04 and 273,010 is: 376,753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,364.56 : 689,123.04 = 273,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,364.56/689,123.04 = 273,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,364.56x = 689,123.04 × 273,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,364.56x = 188,137,481,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,137,481,150.40/499,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,753.77

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