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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,423.70, 689,207.37 and 273,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,423.70, 689,207.37 and 273,069.20 is: 376,836.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,423.70 : 689,207.37 = 273,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,423.70/689,207.37 = 273,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,423.70x = 689,207.37 × 273,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,423.70x = 188,201,305,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,201,305,859.01/499,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,836.95

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